Drug Testing Articles

We can’t imagine why an employer would add caffeine to the company drug test. However, people still ask whether or not drinking coffee before a drug test is a good idea.  We feel obliged to share what we know on the subject. It may seem silly to ask if you can drink coffee before you Read more »

Everyone knows that keeping up with the latest technology is a constant, Still, there are lots of drug testing myths out there touting the “remedy” needed to achieve a negative drug test result. Drug users notified to report for an employee drug test would be looking for any and every possibility to “beat the test.” Read more »

Drug abusers try lots of ways to “beat” the test so their drug abuse goes undetected. However, that’s been going on since drug testing began and lab techs are on to their trickery. Therefore, some drug-using employees may feel the accurate interpretation of employee drug tests is not always straightforward. A little-known factor called specific Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »