Tag: drug test

News

Taking the high out of high school

May 12, 2016

High Schools look to drug screening to lower student drug use.

Alcohol

Alcohol Awareness Month

April 8, 2016

To help combat underage alcohol use, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence established April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

Reasons for Testing

Reasons for testing series: Periodic drug testing

April 4, 2016

Periodic drug testing is scheduled and is typically performed on current employees at consistent time periods throughout the year.

Collections

Stretch your dollar with on-site collections

March 24, 2016

While all drug test offerings can help generate a positive ROI, on-site collections help employers stretch their dollars even further.

News

CDC proposes limitation on prescription opiates

March 16, 2016

The CDC has proposed new prescribing guidelines for doctors, urging them to try other pain relief methods before opting for opioids.

Reasons for Testing

Reasons for testing: Follow-up drug testing

March 8, 2016

Follow-up drug testing is for employees who have previously tested positive for illicit substances or violated a company’s drug and alcohol policy.

News

White House addresses opioid abuse epidemic

February 29, 2016

President Obama announced his proposal to invest $1 billion in new mandatory funding to expand access to treatment for prescription drug abuse.

Reasons for Testing

Reasons for testing: Return-to-duty drug testing

February 1, 2016

Return-to-duty drug testing is for employees who have previously tested positive for illicit substances or violated a company’s drug and alcohol policy.

News

Winter Storm Jonas may cause delays

January 22, 2016

This hazardous storm may impact the logistics and transportation of drug testing specimens.

Illicit drugs

Can employers still drug test for marijuana?

January 7, 2016

As the legal landscape surrounding marijuana continues to change, it is important for employers to establish a drug-free workplace policy.