Despite medical and recreational legalization, the Department of Transportation (DOT) hasn’t removed marijuana from its drug testing panels. In a published online statement it takes a firm stance on the matter. Even though marijuana has been legalized in certain states, it has no bearing on whether or not someone gets removed from service if they Read more »
Drug Testing Articles
How Far Back Does a Hair Follicle Test Go?
The urine test has always been the most used employee drug test. It accounts for over 90% of employee drug tests each year. Even so, the hair follicle test is gaining in popularity. Obviously, it still has a way to go to be a contender for the most used employee drug test but it’s gaining Read more »
Verifying Medical Marijuana Authorization — MRO or Employer?
A majority of the United States allows the legal use of medical marijuana. The medical conditions that enable its use differ from state to state. This creates a problem for employers across the board as they come against opposition from advocates for legalization. For instance, does legalization affect how they handle positive drug test results? Read more »
What is a Positive Dilute Drug Test Result?
When receiving a positive dilute drug test result, it doesn’t only mean the specimen was diluted. The result indicates two things—Someone tested positive for drugs. Moreover, they more than likely tried to hide it. When a drug test result indicates a negative dilute, it is still a cause for concern. That’s because even though the Read more »
What is a Negative Dilute Drug Test Result?
If someone receives a negative dilute result on their drug test, it doesn’t mean they “pass” it. While that last cup of coffee or glass of water doesn’t adversely affect a urine drug test, consuming large quantities of fluid before the test may, but not in the way some people believe. One of the most common Read more »
Did the DOT Hair Test Request Hit a Dead End?
The Department of Transportation (DOT) submitted its request for the hair test to replace the urine drug test in 2015. The request has been rolling back and forth through the proper channels for nearly two decades now. Nearly twenty years have passed with no actual proof of progress. Originally introduced in the Fixing America’s Surface Read more »
Chronic Pain, Medications, and the Workplace
The fact that living with chronic pain requires endurance is undeniable. Many people believe that it would be an unbearable fate to endure. Those suffering from chronic pain understand the true meaning of the phrase, “grin and bear it” though. Even though their body is under constant assault, they still have a life to live Read more »
Does Coffee Dilute Urine for a Drug Test?
The answer to the question is yes. Consuming a mass quantity of any liquid before a drug test can dilute the urine—coffee included. It’s not a good idea for an employee to try and mask drug use that way though. A diluted test result raises a red flag for employers for that very reason. That Read more »