Drug Testing Articles

Some may think it’s silly to ask if you can drink coffee before you report for a drug test. However, we understand how important that jolt of caffeine first thing in the morning is for a huge chunk of the population. That said, if you’re among those who wonder, we’ve got good news for you. Read more »

If you happened to be a client, you may know that Nationwide Testing Association (NTA) has permanently closed its doors. Since the company’s closing on March 21, 2025, Trevor Clark, former NTA president, has already accepted the position of National Business Development Manager with what can only be described as a past rival in the Read more »

As states continue to legalize marijuana, it proves that Americans consider it to be a manageable recreational drug. Recreational marijuana legalization started in Colorado back in 2012 and spread quickly across the nation. Legalization poses a challenge for employers, though. Advocates for legalization want marijuana removed from company drug testing. Some employers have quietly complied, Read more »

The hair follicle test is more expensive than the urine and saliva tests but companies that choose this method of employee drug testing find it more cost-effective in the long run. Why? It affords employers a ninety-day detection period. When comparing the difference between the hours, days, or weeks of detection that other test methods Read more »

Discovering ways to “beat” a drug test has been on the minds of people who use drugs since drug testing began. Some of their methods could truly be described as “madness,” as a matter of fact. However, technology continues to evolve within the industry, making it nearly impossible for anyone to tamper with the results. Read more »

Drug users seeking employment often refrain from using until they get hired to be sure and ace the pre-employment drug test. Many employers drug test potential new hires and then employees are never required to take another—unless the user is involved in a workplace accident anyway. Still, some job applicants get caught off guard and become Read more »

Verifying a medical marijuana authorization needs to be part of your drug-free policy if it’s not already. The main reason being that failing to do so could lead to legal issues down the road. Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia allow medical marijuana use, however, the medical conditions warranting its use differ from state Read more »

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 »