The Department of Transportation (DOT) has revised the Custody and Control Form used for DOT drug testing. The new DOT CCF forms are already available for use but the official start date is August 30, 2021. Custody and Control Forms are a required component of the DOT drug test. The new DOT CCF forms are Read more »
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Why Urine Tests May Not Get the Job Done
Employers drug test because they want to provide a safe work environment for their employees. It’s a proven fact that companies operating under a drug-free policy report fewer accidents, less absenteeism, and lower medical costs. When it comes to employee drug testing, urine tests are the most popular by far. They’re accurate and the most Read more »
U.S. Overdose Deaths Rise to 93,000 During Pandemic
The number of deaths attributed to drug overdose started rising in the United States last year soon after the lockdowns went into place. The news of rising deaths was disheartening because we’d just celebrated a downward trend in 2019. And, rightly so, because deaths due to overdose went down for the first time in about Read more »
Border Crisis Fatally Fueling U.S. Drug Trade
No matter which side of the fence you stand on regarding the border situation, there’s no denying that open borders are a boon for the drug trade. Massive amounts of drugs are flowing freely into the United States—every single day. Since the borders opened in January, officers have already seized more methamphetamine and fentanyl than Read more »
Drunk Driving Cases Spike on July 4th
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has determined that more people die from drunk driving crashes during July than any other month. It turns out that celebrating Independence Day is the cause of the spike in numbers. Whether your family is attending a large family gathering or a huge extravaganza put on by your Read more »
Colorado Lawmakers Pass Bill to Scrutinize High-Potency Pot
Colorado legalized recreational marijuana in November 2012, however, shops weren’t allowed to open for business until January 1, 2014. You may recall that people were lined up for blocks. The long wait was due to legal and policy issues that needed resolving. Seven years later, Colorado officials, determined to tighten the reins regarding legalization, are Read more »