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In the November 13th, 2017 Federal Register, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced plans to amend its drug testing regulations. The new changes would include adding 4 synthetic opioids, hydrocodone, oxymorphone hydromorphone, and oxycodone to its drug testing panel. Besides, the new regulation would disqualify methylenedioxyethylamphetamine as a confirmatory test and see the addition of methylenedioxyamphetamine Read more »

Reasonable suspicion drug testing is crucial towards maintaining a high level of workplace and occupational safety for employees and the general public. Especially with marijuana legalization sweeping the nation. (Although, here in Denver, we’ve been dealing with it since 2014.) Also known as the “for cause drug testing,” it is one of the five drug Read more »

You’ve probably heard the claim, “marijuana hasn’t caused any deaths.” If you look at the statistics with one eye closed and squint with the other, you can almost believe it. Almost. Smart folks prefer to approach life with both eyes open, and when you look at the data that way, you see weed has, indeed, killed. Ganja Read more »

New hires that need training and orientation can take a sizable chunk out of your bottom line. You’ll lose productivity in the transition simply because of a lack of experience. “Bad hires” take up time and resources in other ways—safety concerns, workplace problems, and again, a loss in productivity. You’ll also end up back at square Read more »

Employee drug testing is a crucial part of any company. That is because this testing allows businesses to tell whether or not their employees are clean and sober, as that is necessary to be both efficient and effective at the workplace. Three of the most popular ways drug tests are conducted are through the urine, Read more »

Employers who are focused on creating a safe, productive environment in their facility may understandably be concerned about employees who they believe use drugs or who consume alcohol excessively. The fact is that many individuals may participate in activities related to the consumption of drugs or alcohol while away from work, but these activities may Read more »

The amount of time that various drugs stay in the system and are detectable in drug tests varies by the type of drug, frequency of use as well as the hydration of the patient. The following drugs are the most commonly tested for in a drug test. Alcohol – includes hard liquor, wine and beer. Read more »

Businesses that create drug-free environments report better employee attendance, productivity and morale. They also have fewer workplace accidents, fewer incidents of theft and lower rates of employee turnover. By all indications, drug-testing programs could lead to better financial results and healthier, happier workers. Employers who require drug-testing before they hire are secure in knowing they’ve Read more »