Methadone doesn’t create a sense of being “high,” so, is there a greater risk that users could overdose? As is the case with any opioid, the amount of time that the drug remains in the system plays a part in that. Why? Because users build up a tolerance and that requires upping the dosage to Read more »
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What Happens After a Positive Drug Test?
No employer looks forward to hearing that an employee had a positive drug test. Of course, the employee never wanted to hear that news either. No matter which side you find yourself on, company drug testing policies determine what happens next. Employers who want to provide the safest work environment possible establish a drug-free or Read more »
What are Opiates?
Our nation has battled an addiction crisis caused by opiates for two decades now—it still rages out of control. Physicians prescribe opiates to manage pain, but users run the risk of addiction. They’re readily available on the black market and have taken the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans over the past decade alone. Read more »
What is Flakka?
If you don’t know what flakka is, the fact that it’s known as the “cannibal” or “zombie” drug should give you some insight. This synthetic drug is known for causing superior strength and inducing extremely violent behavior—as in physically attacking someone out of nowhere and biting them in the face! In a study released in Read more »
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Violations
When the DOT inspector walks through the door, your office personnel most likely bend over backward to provide them with anything they request. Even though you know everything’s in order, you probably can’t help but wonder if they will find any violations. There’s no question that when you’re a part of the safety-sensitive industry, the Read more »
How Long Does Codeine Stay in Your System
Codeine is a prescription medication used to relieve mild or moderate pain. It’s also used as a prescription-strength cough suppressant. If an employee is using a medication that contains codeine, it will show up on a drug test. The amount of time that it remains in the system varies depending on the testing method. Opiates Read more »
DOT Drug Testing Guidance Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
On Monday, March 23rd, the DOT released compliance guidelines for DOT-regulated employers, employees, and service agents to follow during the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. The transportation industry is playing a vital role in reducing the negative impact this disease placed on our nation. That said, the DOT realizes there is a need to Read more »
How COVID-19 Affects a Drug Test
Most of us shy away from someone who is exhibiting signs of illness in a public place—a nasty cough can certainly be an obvious sign. It makes perfect sense because no one wants to risk catching a virus. And in our quickly changing world, today that risk includes COVID-19. We recently had a case in Read more »