Category: Blog Series
Ask the expert: New marijuana law in Nevada
Nevada passed a law effective January 1, 2020 that places restrictions on how employers handle positive tests for marijuana for job applicants.
Under the influence: prescription opioids
If someone close to you were struggling with opioid dependence, would you see the signs of addiction? We take a closer look at prescription opioid misuse.
Understanding oral fluid testing terminology
Oral fluid drug testing systems represent cutoffs as neat rather than diluted. Our expert explains the difference.
Ask the experts: Can hair testing detect one-time drug use?
Employers who look for solutions to detect one-time drug use often ask if hair testing may be a viable option. We help to provide insight.
Cannabidiol and drug tests
Maybe. CBD itself would not report positive on a drug test for marijuana or marijuana metabolite. In some states, CBD may contain up to 5% THC. If the CBD product contains THC at a sufficiently high concentration, it is possible that the use of these products could cause a positive urine drug test result.
A Closer Look: Series introduction
A new year brings new beginnings. That said, we are excited to introduce our new blog series called A Closer Look.
By the numbers: Drug users avoid working for employers who test
National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) national drug use data, compared to Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) workplace drug use data reveals that drug users avoid working for employers who test.
10 Reasons to Implement a Workplace Drug Testing Program
Discover the most common reasons employers implement and sustain workplace drug testing programs. Reasons for drug testing in the workplace include managing healthcare and insurance costs, providing a safe workplace for employees, and more. Read the 10 reasons here.
Ask the experts: Drug testing and prescription medication
What happens if you fail a drug test but have a prescription? Learn about the important role Medical Review Officers have in the drug screening process.
Under the influence: Marijuana
Marijuana is said to be safe, to be harmless, and even contain health benefits to those who consume it. We offer some facts surrounding the drug and what users may expect when consuming the illicit substance as we continue our series "Under the Influence"
