The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced in May that the number of overdose deaths had dropped for the first time in five years. We barely had time to celebrate that fact back in 2020, however, before the pandemic threw the world into upheaval. One of the tragedies was that drug overdoses almost Read more »
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Poppy Seeds and Positive Drug Tests
There’s been an argument going back and forth for years, since the early days of drug testing, in fact, that eating poppy seeds before a drug test can cause someone to test positive for morphine. Over the last decade or so, reputable medical sites, such as Medical News Today and Healthline, have banded together in Read more »
DOT Drug Testing: Everything You Need to Know
If you plan to enter the safety-sensitive workforce, your employer is mandated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This administration monitors commercial drivers by way of their employers and rules and regulations abound. DOT drug testing plays an important role in this process. Especially now that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has its Read more »
Duties of a DOT DER
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the employers of the safety-sensitive workforce. For instance, every company regulated under the DOT has at least one Designated Employer Representative (DER). The DOT DER oversees the employee drug and alcohol testing program. They adhere to the specifics of the DOT. You can be sure employers of the safety-sensitive Read more »
Psychotropic Medication Overdoses Rising
According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one in five adults in the United States struggle with a mental health condition. Psychotropic drugs are considered an answer to that problem. They affect behavior, mood, thought, and perception. The category encompasses a wide range of medications prescribed to improve a patient’s mental health. Physicians Read more »
Substance Abuse Takes a Toll on the Workplace
Substance abuse disrupts the workplace in many ways. An employee’s job performance is the first tell-tale sign, however, the fact that it’s caused by drug use may go unnoticed for a time. Eventually, though, unless the employee quits their job and moves on—a likely scenario—the issue comes to light. Drug use causes cognitive, behavioral, and Read more »
How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your System?
Metabolism is a constantly occurring process within every cell of your body. It’s necessary to maintain life. The body metabolizes everything put in it whether it’s life-sustaining or not. For instance, your body metabolizes the THC in marijuana. Marijuana metabolites stow away in your body anywhere from a few days to over a month. How Read more »
Drug Testing Vs Drug Screening
The terms drug testing and drug screening are often used interchangeably and refer to a urine test. However, they are not the same. Are you curious to know the difference? A drug test is the more reliable choice between the two because the results are proven to be the most accurate. Large corporations and government-mandated Read more »