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Drug Testing

Excuses for positive drug tests

August 1, 2018 By

The most common excuses for why people fail drug tests include claims about second-hand smoke or accidental consumption. Arm yourself with knowledge to deter cheating.

Oral Fluid testing

Detect marijuana more often using oral fluid

September 27, 2017 By

New technology in oral fluid drug testing has proven effective in detecting recent drug use, especially in marijuana. Download our new white paper.

News

Risk Management: New trends in workforce drug use

August 2, 2017 By

Risk Management reported that the overall positivity for all drugs has increased annually for the past 5 years to its highest level since 2004.

Illicit drugs

America’s favorite illicit drug: marijuana

July 7, 2017 By

As marijuana use increases in our society, drug testing continues to be an important tool for employers to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace.

By the Numbers

Prescription misuse epidemic affects 7 in 10 employers

May 11, 2017 By

Data shows that 71% of employers are impacted by our country’s prescription drug epidemic. Employers want to help, yet many feel "unprepared."

Illicit drugs

Side effects of quitting marijuana

April 20, 2017 By

What happens when a marijuana user stop taking the drug? Learn more about the three most common side effects associated with quitting.

International testing

Drug abuse spans the globe

October 3, 2016 By

What does the international drug use picture look like and what are the societal consequences associated with drug abuse and addiction abroad?

News

Drug positivity rises in the railroad industry

September 19, 2016 By

As drug use by U.S. workers rises, evidence shows a similar pattern in the railroad industry which includes engineers, train crew and dispatchers.

News

Drug positivity in U.S. workforce rises to highest level in a decade

September 15, 2016 By

The percentage of employees in the combined U.S. workforce testing positive for drugs has steadily increased over the last three years to a 10-year high.

International testing

Increased drug use fuels global drug testing market

July 14, 2016 By

As drug use and abuse grows globally, employers and individuals increasingly turning to drug testing as a deterrent.