Safe supply programs were created in an attempt to battle an ongoing worldwide health crisis—death by drug overdose. The theory behind these programs is that by supplying drug addicts with paraphernalia, a short-term remedy for opioid overdose—most often distributed in the form of Narcan, and, even, testing illicit drugs—before they are ingested with no threat Read more »
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Does Gen Z Smoke Too Much Pot?
Gen Z is known as a somewhat self-absorbed generation—not without good reason though. Parents were handing them iPhones when they were babies! And, they drooled over them—literally! But who cared? Our little geniuses were learning to navigate the devices with lightning speed. It left us marveling—and rushing out to keep them connected with the latest Read more »
Does Cigarette Smoke Affect a Mouth Swab Test?
The short answer to the title question is, “Nope.” Not if you’re trying to keep it from showing that you have drugs in your system anyway. However, we recently discovered some news that may surprise you regarding cigarette smoking and mouth swab drug tests. Curious to find out what it is? Some companies test for 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. Otherwise known as a point of care test or express testing, they come in a variety of forms. They include immunoassay strips, cassettes, and cups. It can also be an instrument-facilitated urine screening that is performed at the location Read more »
Is Marijuana Causing Teens to Suffer Psychosis?
Disturbing reports began coming out years ago linking teens, marijuana, and psychosis. “Nuh-uh,” said society. Marijuana is harmless. Users might act a little “spacey” or suddenly decide they really need a snack, but they’re happy and extremely relaxed, so what’s the big deal? In a word, the answer to that question could be “legalization.” Legalization 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 on the random. There’s nothing to do now other than have management keep an eye out and document any suspicion of drug use. The situation has raised a thought though. Short of Read more »
Teen Overdose Deaths Rising Despite Fewer Kids Using Drugs
According to the 2023 Monitoring the Future National Survey Results on Drug Use, Key Findings on Adolescent Drug Use, fewer high schoolers are using illicit drugs. The annual study is conducted by researchers from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Its recent findings could be cause Read more »
Does DOT Drug Test Detect Synthetic Urine?
Until two laboratories become SAMHSA-certified to process oral fluid tests, the urine test is the only drug testing method used by safety-sensitive employers. Employees who fear testing positive for drugs sometimes resort to tampering with or substituting the urine specimen. Manufacturers catering to this group of customers proclaim they have products that work! Subsequently, you Read more »