Drug Testing Articles

While it was supposed to reach the end of the road nearly two years ago, the quest for federally mandated drug testing using hair samples hasn’t gotten far. There are those who think that implementation of a mandated drug screening process using hair samples will be very beneficial in the war against drug addiction. President Read more »

After using cocaine, the metabolites stay in your system anywhere from 12 hours up to four days. The length of time varies for several reasons. The liver metabolizes cocaine breaking it down for excretion from the body. After this process, it changes to a drug metabolite named benzoylecgonine. It escapes the body in the urine. Read more »

It probably won’t surprise you to hear that some people are unhappy with the fact that we conduct workplace drug testing. They often feel this way because they don’t really understand drugs, drug use, employer’s rights, or even their own rights. Many don’t understand the affects that drug use has, not only on themselves, but 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 Read more »

Doctors often prescribe morphine following major surgeries, to relieve the suffering of cancer patients, or to ease the pain of severe injuries. The DEA classed morphine as a Schedule 2 drug. This means that it is a drug used for medical purposes, but has a high potential for abuse. It can lead to severe psychological 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 Read more »

Heroin enters the brain rapidly through the bloodstream and creates a sense of euphoria, blocks pain, and affects heart rate, sleeping, and breathing as well. “Nodding” is a side effect we commonly associate with heroin use. This fact makes using in the workplace difficult to hide. However, those who use the drug after hours and 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 Read more »