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By the Numbers

National Survey paints an optimistic picture

October 24, 2019

The newest National Survey on Drug Use and Health report seems more hopeful than the last with fewer people using many forms of both prescription and recreational drugs.

Marijuana

A growing – and changing – crop

September 26, 2019

Marijuana itself has evolved from the mildly potent ditch weed of the 1960s and 70s, to a potent and potentially dangerous narcotic.

Oral Fluid testing

Ask the experts: Is oral fluid drug testing legal?

August 15, 2019

Is it legal? Our experts discuss using oral fluid for regulated and non-regulated workplace drug testing programs.

Urine testing

3 Ways Cheaters Cheat

August 13, 2019

A drug testing program is only as good as its safeguards. Learn some of the most common ways people try to cheat a drug test and how to stop the cheaters.

Urine testing

What is a regulated drug test?

July 9, 2019

A regulated drug test typically involves a urine or alcohol collection performed for specific agencies categorized as “safety-sensitive” workplaces because of the potential influence of their job on public safety.

eCCF

Webinar: the true value of electronic Custody and Control Forms (eCCF)

July 1, 2019

In our upcoming webinar, Flip the switch: why you should turn on digital drug testing, learn the true value of electronic Custody and Control Forms (eCCF).

Under the influence

Under the influence: prescription opioids

June 20, 2019

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.

Oral Fluid testing

Understanding oral fluid testing terminology

May 23, 2019

Oral fluid drug testing systems represent cutoffs as neat rather than diluted. Our expert explains the difference.

Oral Fluid testing

Expert emphasizes benefits of oral fluid drug testing

March 22, 2019

An observed collection ranks as a key benefit of oral fluid drug testing because it reduces the opportunity for a donor to alter or tamper with their specimen.

Marijuana

Is medical marijuana safe?

March 7, 2019

While medical marijuana is gaining acceptance, there are questions about the impact of long-term use. How safe is marijuana, really?