The opioid crisis is ongoing, moreover, fentanyl is being found to varying degrees in every type of confiscated drug, which makes the situation more deadly than ever. Just tiny amounts, likened to a few grains of salt, of this highly addictive synthetic opioid is enough to kill someone. Drug cartels have no qualms about that, Read more »
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What is Diluted Urine?
Drug users have been trying to pass off diluted urine specimens since the earliest days of drug testing. Moreover, truth be told, it used to work. Drug users who were due to take a drug test could successfully tamper with results by consuming large quantities of water. Drug testing has come a long way Read more »
Does Marijuana Use Spark Domestic Violence?
As recreational legalization becomes more prevalent, domestic violence is becoming associated with marijuana use. Many people find this news to be quite shocking. Marijuana users have long had the reputation of taking an “it’s all good” attitude regarding what’s happening around them. They’re often characterized as jovial, somewhat forgetful, easily distracted, and, more than likely, Read more »
Substance Abuse in Trucking: A Statistical Breakdown
The trucking industry transports the nation’s goods cross-country greatly impacting the US economy. However, lately, it’s been in the limelight for increasing cases of alcohol and substance abuse among drivers. The occupation is physically and mentally taxing. Many drivers travel long distances keeping them away from their families for extended periods. Over-the-road trucking involves immense Read more »
Flying Over the Holidays with Prescription Meds?
We’re all but in the midst of the holiday season. If you’re flying this year, hopefully, the flights were booked in advance so you could get the best ticket price. Do you have prescription meds to take along? Millions of people need daily medications to maintain their blood pressure, manage pain, or a host of Read more »
Can an Infrequent Smoker Pass a Marijuana Hair Test?
The answer to the title’s question, “Can an infrequent smoker pass a marijuana hair test is a solid probably. Undoubtedly, that answer is disappointing news if you only popped in here to confirm your hope that the answer would be a sound no. You won’t pass a marijuana hair test if you’ve smoked, eaten, or Read more »
FMCSA Downgrading CDL if Driver Tests Positive
The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Association (FMCSA) has implemented a new rule for the safety-sensitive workforce that takes effect on Monday, November 18, 2024. State driver licensing agencies (SDLAs) will begin downgrading the CDL licenses of commercial drivers who receive drug and alcohol violations. This is Phase 2 of the FMCSA’s most recent push to Read more »
Marijuana Measures Didn’t Make It
Florida, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota put legalizing marijuana to a vote on November 5th. Almost half the country has legalized marijuana for either recreational or medical use so many assumed the measures would easily pass in all four states. As it turns out, there was only one. Nebraska voted yes, but— Nebraska had Read more »