We can’t imagine why an employer would add caffeine to the company drug test. However, people still ask whether or not drinking coffee before a drug test is a good idea. We feel obliged to share what we know on the subject. It may seem silly to ask if you can drink coffee before you Read more »
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Drug Use More Prevalent Among Younger Age Groups
American Addiction Centers recently posted an article on its website breaking down the differences among them as far as alcohol, drug use, and addiction are concerned among the Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Our title gives away the findings regarding who uses the most drugs and the answer shouldn’t surprise us. After Read more »
Employers Beware! Employees Modifying Ways to Cheat Drug Tests
Employee drug tests have become far more sophisticated than in the early days. Back then, drinking a lot of water before taking the test site usually did the trick. Laboratory equipment wasn’t as sophisticated at reading drug tests back in the 90s as it is today either. Someone trying to achieve a false negative result Read more »
Psilocybin Mushrooms: Desynchronizing Your Brain Not Magic
You’re likely aware that the medical community is pushing for a resurgence in using psychedelic drugs as treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and other mental disorders. There’s a huge push for further research on the matter. It comes as no surprise that the results of another new study have come out regarding the effects of Read more »
What are DOT Drug Testing Cutoff Levels?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires that all safety-sensitive employees submit to pre-employment drug testing as well as random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing. The procedure is well documented from start to finish to lessen the chance of error. Likewise, laboratories, operating under strict protocols, have specific drug cutoff levels set to lessen the Read more »
Would Passing Florida’s Amendment 3 Affect Workplace Safety?
Florida’s Amendment 3 puts recreational marijuana on the state’s November ballot. Advocates for legalization are working overtime to encourage like-minded citizens to vote. Opponents are aggressively working on the other side of the issue. Case in point, Republican billionaire, Ken Griffin, is donating $12 million toward defeating recreational legalization in the Sunshine State. If the Read more »
Common Drug Testing Myths
Everyone knows that keeping up with the latest technology is a constant, Still, there are lots of drug testing myths out there touting the “remedy” needed to achieve a negative drug test result. Drug users notified to report for an employee drug test would be looking for any and every possibility to “beat the test.” Read more »
DOT Withdraws Oral Fluid Testing Final Ruling
On Thursday, August 1st, the Department of Transportation (DOT) withdrew its proposed final ruling concerning oral fluid drug testing. It was due to the 19 negative comments received during the official commenting phase which began back in June. It turns out that most negative responses were regarding the training received by individuals collecting the specimens. Read more »