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Drug Testing

Why test for marijuana?

May 31, 2023

Here are 4 critical questions every employer should be asking when it comes to maintaining a safe and healthy drug-free workplace.

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Oral Fluid Drug Testing and Emerging Technologies

April 12, 2023

Oral fluid testing remains an important part of a drug-free workplace program with many benefits from the form of collection to industry-wide appeal.

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Navigating drug testing in the great resignation

February 8, 2023

It's more important than ever for employers to offer competitive hiring processes to find the best possible employees for their workplace.

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Employee wellness during the holidays

December 19, 2022

Substance abuse increases during the holiday season with possible detrimental effects to both personal and professional life.

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Drug testing in the age of legal marijuana: An interview with Faye Caldwell, Esq.

November 14, 2022

The complexities of marijuana continue to challenge employers. We asked an industry expert for her take and what employers should consider.

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Expiring Federal Drug Testing CCF

August 25, 2021

Prepare now for the expiration of the Federal CCF. Using old forms after this date will cause significant delays because a MFR will be required.

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Ask the Experts: Drug testing cutoffs

June 15, 2021

Employers should carefully select a drug test specimen type and cutoff level based on the desired window of detection and regulatory requirements.

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Ask the Experts: Hair drug test collections

May 18, 2021

The amount of hair needed for a hair drug test is approximately 100 milligrams made up of the first 1-½ inches from the root end. The hair is typically cut from the crown of the back of the head in a manner where it will not be as noticeable. Learn more about hair drug test collections.

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Ask the experts: Secondhand marijuana smoke

May 11, 2021

Can you fail a drug test from secondhand smoke? There are no published, peer-reviewed studies to date that indicate someone would test positive on a drug test due to incidental exposure of marijuana smoke. Learn more from Dr. Barry Sample, Quest Diagnostics.

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Thwarting drug test cheaters

May 4, 2021

There are safeguards to help employers prevent a job applicant or employee who uses drugs from cheating or altering a drug test. Learn more.