Karen Kitchen

Drugs can remain in a person’s system for a number of days or a number of months. The time span depends on the type of drug that the person takes and his or her metabolic rate. A person’s weight can affect the amount of time a drug stays in his or her system, as well. Read more »

Many employers today use pre-employment drug testing. The purpose of pre-employment drug testing is to determine whether a person is using illicit drugs, prescription drugs or alcohol. Cocaine, hydrocodone, marijuana, opiates, oxycodone, barbiturates and alcohol are some of the drugs that are often detected during a drug test. Drug tests are conducted via urine sample, Read more »

As many companies nowadays ask employees to take a drug test to be sure their business is a drug-free workplace, people often want to know what drugs are most commonly tested for in a typical drug test? Some drugs tested for are probably what you might expect—alcohol and marijuana, for instance—while others may not only Read more »

Individuals who work in the transportation industry bear tremendous responsibilities. The Department of Transportation requires drug testing to ensure that employees are qualified to work in mass transit, trucking, aviation and other related industries. The Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy sets the standards for testing transportation professionals for any illegal drug use and excessive consumption Read more »

If you need to conduct employee drug testing, you may wonder how long it will take to get the results. Whether you need to test an employee at the office, a teenage child at your house or another individual, you understandably want to receive fast answers to your questions. There are many common drugs that are in Read more »

A company committed to a drug-free workplace may conduct drug testing on its employees. Unfortunately, some people try to game this system, stopping drug use only long enough to pass the test, or by using products that supposedly mask the effects of drug use. To combat this behavior, some companies choose to do random drug Read more »

Alcohol and drugs pose a significant health and safety hazard in the workplace. They can decrease productivity and negatively impact morale. In addition, drug use has been shown to increase short-term disability claims and health insurance claims. Often employers will test both current employees and pre-employment applicants to determine if drugs are being used. A Read more »

Employers may perform drug tests on employees for a wide variety of reasons. One common reason for drug testing is pre-employment. Another reason that a company may perform a drug test is suspicion about an employee. Thirdly, a company may perform a drug test after an accident and during an investigation. Two methods of employee drug Read more »