Drug Testing Articles

Receiving a positive dilute drug test result indicates two things. Someone tested positive for drugs. Just as importantly to employers, though, they more than likely tried to hide it. The employee is usually terminated immediately due to drug use. On the other hand, a negative dilute result is still a cause for concern. Even though Read more »

A negative dilute result on a drug test doesn’t mean an employee “passes” it. If they were hoping to mask drug use by consuming large quantities of fluid before the test, it may have done more harm than good. One of the most common myths about drug testing is that flushing your system with excess Read more »

Elon Musk is raising eyebrows at every turn since becoming chair of the new administration’s newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). His reply to an X post tagging DOGE in which the commenter inquired if the department had considered mandatory workforce-wide drug testing at the federal level may have leveled up to hair-raising for Read more »

The direct answer to the question, “Does coffee dilute urine for a drug test?” is yes. Coffee isn’t the only culprit though. Consuming a mass quantity of any liquid before a drug test dilutes the urine. It’s never wise for a drug-using employee to try and mask drug use by consuming large quantities of water Read more »

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the component found in marijuana that affects the brain. It causes the euphoric effects that the drug is known to possess. As the evolution of the cannabis industry continues due to legalization, new products keep emerging catering to those eager to partake of the drug. THC drinks are the latest craze and Read more »

Manufacturers use the opiate extract from poppies to produce drugs, such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. But have you ever had someone tell you not to eat any foods containing poppy seeds before a drug test because you could test positive for morphine? The warning has been going around for decades. Is it true? Several Read more »

Drug users search the internet looking for ways to create a false positive on a drug test. We’ve got news for them. It’s not going to do them any good. The drug testing industry continues to evolve. Technological advances coupled with increasingly sophisticated laboratory equipment help lab techs weed out cheaters. They’d probably be better Read more »

First and foremost, not using drugs is the one sure way to pass a mouth swab drug test. However, many drug users have jobs and, at some point, find themselves desperate to pass a company drug test. Moreover, they may resort to trying to produce a false positive result. According to the word on the Read more »