Drug Testing Articles

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. According to the American Office of National Drug Control Policy, $223 billion dollars is lost annually due to drug abuse. An employee suffering from drug abuse has lowered productivity, chronic absences, and Read more »

The behavior of your employees should be professional and safe at all times. Even off the clock. It’s expected for them to have a life outside of the office, but once they enter the workplace, their professionalism should show as they carry out their duties on the job. Alcohol and drug abuse by employees may not Read more »

The United States Senate has approved a bill that requires the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to explain why there was a delay in giving state required hair follicle drug test guidelines for motor carriers. This legislation was introduced by Senator John Thune who is the chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Read more »

While that last cup of coffee or glass of water will not adversely affect your urine drug test, consuming large quantities of fluid may, but not in the way that some people believe. Despite one of the most common myths about drug testing, flushing your system with excess fluids will not hide or mask drug Read more »

If you’re an employer, chances are you already know how much of a threat drug abuse poses to safety and productivity in the workplace. The use of drugs by employees leads to loss of productivity, health care expenses, absenteeism, workplace accidents, damage and/or theft of materials and equipment, legal liabilities, higher workers’ compensation costs, and legal Read more »

Hair follicle drug testing is being advocated as an alternative to urinalysis for DOT drug testing because it offers both a higher detection and an extended detection window. One of the largest and most vocal is The Trucking Alliance, which is made up of seven companies: Dupre Logistics, Knight-Swift, J.B. Hunt, Cargo Transporters, Maverick USA, U.S Read more »

The legalization of marijuana in some form at the state level continues its steady progression. 30 states and the District of Columbia now have laws making the use of medical marijuana legal. Nine of those states, again including the District of Columbia, also allow for recreational use. That’s what has law enforcement officials concerned over Read more »

The growing popularity of marijuana use in the country is on the rise because of legalization, which started in Denver, Colorado, and quickly spread across America. This has led to a renewed interest in testing procedures and how long and effectively they can detect the drug in someone’s system. Since pot has been one of the Read more »