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 […]

Many businesses that require pre-employment and random drug screenings still fail to take positive drug tests seriously. One article found that a growing percentage of workers nationwide have positive drug tests, including a 30% increase in positive tests in transportation workers. If your business fails to take the results of drug screenings seriously, it could cause […]