If you’re a drug user and you’ve ever wondered how to pass a drug test, we have bad news. The only way is to not use drugs. Billions upon billions of dollars are lost to employers each year because of drug use in the workplace. The figure stems from increased insurance premiums, loss in productivity, Read more »
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“Can School Bus Drivers Smoke Weed?” And Other Crazy Questions
The honest answer to the question if asked whether or not school bus drivers can smoke weed, would be yes. Anyone could smoke weed or use any number of THC-infused products, such as edibles or vaping, for instance. We think the word “can” needs to be changed to “should,” though. We’d give that question a Read more »
What Should You Do If an Employee Refuses a Drug Test?
Employees who use drugs certainly don’t want their employers to be aware of it! Avoiding the drug test would be an easy out for them. However, employers know that. If you participate in a drug-free workplace program, your drug testing policy undoubtedly stipulates how to handle the situation when an employee refuses a drug test. Read more »
How to Pass a Mouth Swab Drug Test
First and foremost, there’s only one sure way to pass a mouth swab drug test. That’s by not using drugs. However, many drug users are desperate to pass a company drug test. Moreover, they may resort to any means to produce a false positive result. According to the word on the street (and on the internet), Read more »
THC Drinks Change Up Happy Hour
Smoking, edibles, vaping, and dabbing are words well-equated with marijuana now that legalization is spreading across the nation. It should come as no surprise that someone came up with the idea of producing THC-infused drinks to boost revenue even further. THC drinks may not have made it to a bar or quick shop near you Read more »
How Far Back Does DOT Drug Testing Go?
The Department of Transportation was formed to ensure people can safely travel about our nation. Mandated drug testing of the safety-sensitive workforce is part of its safety protocol. Drivers must take a drug test before getting behind the wheel. Other scenarios that require drug testing include random testing throughout the year or if there is Read more »
What is Diluted Urine?
The term “diluted urine” is pretty self-explanatory. The body excretes waste through urination, however, if someone increases their liquid intake too much prior to providing a urine sample, it throws things off-kilter. It can cause the urine pH level to measure close to neutral. When this happens, it throws up an immediate red flag because Read more »
Butt-Chugging: Because We Can’t Avoid the Topic Any Longer
It’s shocking to most of society to even imagine the need for the term “butt-chugging” to be in existence. And, if you don’t care to take the time to reason out the meaning, we’ll get that out of the way for you. It refers to consuming alcohol through the rectum. Gross isn’t it? Nonetheless, this Read more »