Back in the 1950s and ’60s, physicians prescribed psychedelic drugs to treat anxiety, depression, alcohol dependence, and anxiety in terminal illness patients. Additionally, there was a lot of research underway into using psychedelic drugs for other medical conditions. Advocates for these drugs say that research was halted prematurely due to President Richard Nixon’s “War on Read more »
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Prenatal Pot Exposure Linked to Mental Health
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri want to determine whether or not the evidence that using pot while pregnant affects the fetus’ brain development causing mental health issues during childhood and adolescence. In an earlier study conducted by university researchers, Sarah Paul and David Baranger, part of the Behavioral Research and Imaging Neurogenetics Read more »
What Is “Shy Bladder” in Drug Testing?
Commonly known as shy bladder, paruresis is the medical term given to someone who becomes fearful or anxious at the thought of urinating with others nearby. Unfortunately, in a situation that requires them to produce a urine specimen, it can become a grueling—not to mention time-consuming—experience. The drug testing scenario could go something like this. Read more »
Overdose Deaths Dropped Sharply Across the Nation
After an unprecedented rise in drug overdose deaths throughout the pandemic—topping out at a 46% increase between 2019 and 2021—the U.S. celebrated when the number dropped by 3% during 2023. Have you heard that as of April 2024, the numbers dropped even further? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that according to the latest Read more »
What is POCT in the Drug Testing Industry?
A POCT, or point of collection test, is an instant or rapid drug or alcohol test. POCT drug testing is completed using a portable urine or oral fluid device. The tests are normally administered on-site or in the field. However, some employers are more comfortable having the test administered and interpreted by a trained drug Read more »
Did Overprescribing Opioids Start the Addiction Crisis?
Physicians who prescribed synthetic opioids, such as oxycodone and oxycontin, along with other similar medications, for pain relief have been accused of being the culprits responsible for sparking the addiction crisis that is ripping our nation apart. However, the truth has a way of coming to light. It turns out they may have gotten a Read more »
Suspect an Employee is Cheating on a Drug Test?
Rumors are floating around the company that a certain employee may have tampered with their drug test to achieve a false negative result. There’s no way to prove it, of course, so you’ve asked management to keep an eye out and document any suspicion of drug use. The situation has raised a thought though. Short Read more »
If Florida Legalizes Pot, What Happens to Drug Testing?
We’re just over a month before the November election. It turns out that Florida isn’t the only state that has marijuana legalization on the ballot. Idaho, Nebraska, and South Dakota are putting the decision in the hands of their citizens too. Should the measures pass, advocates for legalization are sure to call for an end Read more »