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Synthetic Urine and Drug Testing

drug testing facilities have improved their procedures and made it more difficult to hide and use fake urine while taking a test.

What Happens After a Failed Drug Test?

Having employees take a drug test isn’t an unusual practice. But what happens after a failed drug test? Here’s what employers and employees need to know. Have you been asked to take a d…

What Do You Need to Know about Pre-Employment Drug Tests?

Pre-employment drug testing is a common practice for a reason. Learn what it is, why employers use it, and what laws regulate it.

How Detailed Is Drug Testing?

Whether you’ve received a new job offer or a recent driving ticket, drug testing is commonplace. Since the results make a difference between getting hired and taking your

Why I Almost Fired My Doctor

Was I going to risk my longevity to avoid hurting my doctor’s feelings? I needed a physician I respected and trusted.

5 Warning Signs That You Have An Alcohol Problem

Am I an alcoholic? If you've ever asked yourself that question, you're definitely not alone. People who enjoy one light beer each night wonder about it, as do those who rarely drink but overdo it at weddings or boozy book club meetings from time to time. And someone in any of those groups might turn out to be an alcoholic—or not.

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

Benefits of Drug Testing

Drug tests may be used for a variety of reasons and administered in order to protect the health and safety of those who may be suffering

Questions about a hair drug test!?

Ok so if someone smoked a small amount of weed in the duration of 2 weeks. What are their chances of passing a hair folical drug test three weeks after? ALSO how are the results given? Will it tell how much the person has smoked? and if they are an average smoker or if they just did it once?

Company Drug Testing: 9 Benefits of Drug Testing for Businesses

If you are running a business, you may want to give your employees a drug test. Click here to learn about company drug testing and why it is beneficial. According to industry data, 78% of companies…

Oral fluid drug testing guidelines set by HHS

The Department of Health and Human Services have introduced guidelines that could allow federal agencies to use oral fluid specimens for drug testing.

Will pot legalization change workplace drug testing?

As more states legalize marijuana, businesses and employees are scrambling to determine the affects on workplace drug testing.

3 Things to Look for in a Drug Testing Company

It's important to keep a drug-free workplace. Take a look at what defines a good drug testing company, and why you need one for your business.

Use CBD products? Will you pass a drug test?

Demand for CBD has been growing. People are using it for a variety of reasons such as for pain relief or to help them sleep. It’s no surprise you may have noticed more CBD stores popping up in your neighborhood. If you use CBD, what happens if you take a drug test? WBTV's Christine Sperow reports.

Do You Need Return to Duty Drug Testing?

Return to duty drug testing is a vital step in maintaining your business running in a professional, safe manner. This occurs if an employee either fails or refuses a drug test, resulting in them being removed from duty. Before they are allowed to return, they must complete a return to duty drug test. At Occupational … Continue reading Do You Need Return to Duty Drug Testing?

Pros and Cons of Workplace Drug Testing

With more states coming closer to legalizing marijuana, drug testing in the workplace has become an increasingly hot topic.

Employee Drug Testing: Is It Time for a Change?

New Survey: 65% of Businesses Have Applicants Who Fail Drug Tests; Tight Labor Market Leads Some to Rethink Practices With unemployment falling and the demand for workers rising, employers have had…

Industries With The Highest Rate of Drug Use That May Require Drug Testing

While anyone can be addicted to drugs and require drug testing, there are some industries which have a higher rate of drug use than others. Take a look at these industries which tend to have the highest usage rate.

Is there specific training required to administer these drug tests?

Although there is no official training required to administer the tests, procedure cards are provided as well as, instructional videos, drug test interpretation quizzes and certificates of completi…

Should we require drug testing as a condition for unemployment benefits?