Drug Testing

As a parent, it’s natural to be concerned about whether your child is making safe decisions as they grow older, particularly when it comes to drugs and alcohol. Unfortunately, the concerns related to adolescent drug use are only growing, as designer and synthetic drugs become more popular and more readily available to kids and teens. […]

Millions of Americans suffer from alcohol use disorder or alcohol addiction. This not only causes severe familial, societal, and personal problems, but it also creates challenges for employers. Absenteeism, poor productivity, substandard workplace conduct, and safety concerns are some of the problems employers must deal with when an employee has alcoholism. If you suspect an […]

If you are committed to a drug-free workplace, reasonable suspicion testing could be an important tool. This kind of testing is often challenging for employers and employees alike, but it can play a central role in ensuring that your workplace is safe for everyone. This information will help supervisors use reasonable suspicion drug testing appropriately […]

Providing urine samples for drug testing is required for aviation workers. These samples must include a sufficient amount of urine for testing, or so-called “shy bladder” procedures will be started by the collector. Here is a look at the process that goes into effect if an aviation worker does not provide a sufficient urine sample. […]

PHMSA, or Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, has strict regulatory guidelines to ensure the safety of pipeline workers throughout the United States. The PHMSA falls under the category of DOT-regulatory employers, which are all seeing some changing for drug testing guidelines in 2018. The biggest change is a new testing panel that includes both […]

One of the most significant drug problems in the United States comes not from street drugs or illegal substances, but from prescription opioids. These drugs, which are commonly prescribed for pain relief are very habit forming and they are unfortunately prescribed in many cases where they may not be necessary. If you are striving to […]