As an increasing number of people underestimate or discount the effects of drugs, drug abuse has skyrocketed. This makes it more important than ever before for employers to identify the signs of drug abuse and take appropriate action. Armed with the proper knowledge, employers can reduce or eliminate the impact of drug abuse on employee Read more »
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Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services
A partnership of quality and confidence. USA Mobile Drug Testing (USAMDT) will assist your company with complete Medical Review Officer (MRO) Services as the first line of defense in drug testing. A partnership with us provides access to a far-reaching and highly qualified team of medical doctors certified by the American Association of Medical Review Read more »
Joe Reilly Presents at 2013 Florida Trucking Association
On Thursday, November 7, 2013 Joe Reilly, Senior Compliance Officer for USA Mobile Drug Testing presented at the Florida Trucking Association 2013 FTA Educational Institute in St. Augustine, Florida. Joe discussed current trending regarding substance abuse and safety in the trucking industry. The discussion focused on efforts to allow hair testing in the DOT Drug Read more »
Karen Kitchen Interviewed by ABC About Synthetic Drugs
We would like to congratulate Karen Kitchen of USA Mobile Drug Testing of Cleveland, who was recently featured on ABC’s Cleveland affiliate discussing new drug testing for synthetic drugs. “It’s another sign synthetic marijuana is surging in popularity. Employers can now drug test their workers to find out if they’re using synthetic marijuana. ‘There are Read more »
The Value and Necessity of An MRO On All Workplace Drug Test Results
An essential part of the drug testing program is the final review of results; this is performed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). A positive laboratory test result does not automatically identify an employee or job applicant as an illegal drug user. An individual with a detailed knowledge of possible alternative medical explanations is essential Read more »
Failing A Drug Test
Many employers use drug tests to screen job applicants and to monitor their current employees. This is particularly important in many jobs. From where people operate heavy equipment to those who drive, as many positions have potential for high injuries. If someone is injured on the job, employers must pay for their medical expenses, so Read more »