What is the purpose of a drug testing program? Many individuals consider drug testing to be a “gotcha!” moment, but we don’t view it that way at all.  If employers really care about their employees, they will take steps to drug test and then help employees and themselves. If an employee is a productive and […]

There are many several types of drug and substance testing specimens available to employers. One type of specimen is using hair. This type of drug testing has been in the news lately because some big trucking firms are pushing for hair tests to replace traditional urine testing. But are the results reliable enough to make […]

Those who cheat drug tests can ruin your business and injure other third parties. Businesses, like yours, use drug tests as a way to reliably determine whether or not an applicant might be ready to take on the responsibilities of your job role. Many industries and jobs require a level of focus, concentration and safety […]

Multiple studies show covid’s impact on drug use. Drug use is increasing. Drug use and drug overdoses have risen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there has been an increased use of everything from recreational drugs like alcohol and marijuana to harder substances like cocaine and heroin. Employers need to understand […]

More and more states continue to legalize marijuana, creating a higher need to drug test commercial drivers. While it may be legal for these drivers to use marijuana recreationally, the use of the drug may disqualify them from operating a vehicle. Employers Must Drug Test Commercial Drivers This past November, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety […]