Drug testing can be integral in creating a safer and more productive drug-free work environment. Many companies use drug testing as a prevention and deterrent method often part of a comprehensive program for employee health and wellness. In many industries, such as the medical field or those that deal with heavy equipment, a drug-free work… Read More »
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The testing industry is a constantly evolving field, whether you're catching up with the newest illicit drug or the latest development in DNA testing technology. Part of our commitment to our customers is a guarantee that we will stay up-to-date on all of these changes. This blog is for sharing this knowledge, and we update it frequently so anyone, not just our customers, can understand the fascinating and complicated world of lab testing.
How To Implement Testing & Screening in Your Company
Drug testing is a prevention method often part of a comprehensive drug-free workplace program. It’s crucial for employers to be aware of the potential for drug abuse in the workplace and to have policies and procedures in place to address it. This can include implementing drug testing programs, providing education and support for employees struggling… Read More »
Positive Drug Tests for Workers Hit an All-Time High
Experts long predicted that the impact of marijuana legalization would cause an increase in its abuse and dependency. In 2014, experts studied the implications of legalizing marijuana use after the 2012 legalization of its recreational use in the states of Colorado and Washington. The study published online found that the frequency of use of marijuana… Read More »
Fentanyl Drug Testing Is Helping To Reduce Drug Overdoses
The United States is in the midst of a significant drug overdose epidemic where fentanyl is a major contributing factor. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 100,306 people died from a drug overdose within a 12-month period ending in April 2021. This corresponds to a 28.5% increase… Read More »
What Drugs Are Used in Sexual Assault and How to Stay Safe from Them
While the term date [space] rape was introduced in the 1980s to stamp out the misconception that strangers perpetrate most sexual assaults and rapes, the term drug-facilitated sexual assault has been coined recently. It describes circumstances where unsuspecting victims are given drugs with sedative effects that make them less able to protect themselves from predators…. Read More »