Workplace Drug Testing in the Age of Marijuana Legalization Marijuana prohibition began in 1934 with the Uniform State Narcotic Drug Act, which banned the sale, cultivation, and use of the cannabis plant. Fast-forward 85 years later, however, and 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, while 11 states have allowed its recreational use among adults [...]
Check out this interactive map from the Quest Diagnostics annual Drug Test Index to find out the states with the highest drug use. Drug Testing Index™: Overall Positivity Rate This interactive map shows urine drug test positivity by 3-digit zip code in the United States. The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ is a comprehensive [...]
InOut Labs in Morton Grove, IL has earned approval as an Accredited Collection Facility by the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA). This accreditation confirms that the facility, operation, and personnel consistently uphold the highest standards. These include regulatory compliance, company service standards, specimen handling, operational practices, business ethics, and facility equipment for [...]
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has kept employers on their toes. Last week, he signed the Illinois Cannabis Law, officially known as the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Economic and societal considerations aside, Illinois employers should revisit their current drug testing programs. They must ensure compliance with parts of the Illinois Cannabis Law that may [...]
Stress and Substance Abuse are often linked, as stress is a natural reaction that helps us stay aware of our surroundings, body, and mind. Stress is normal, but it becomes a problem when individuals fail to manage it properly or when stress levels become too high. Without effective coping mechanisms, stress and substance abuse [...]
Are you worried about a shy bladder in a DOT drug test? Find out what can happen if you can't produce a specimen. What Is A Shy Bladder? A shy bladder means a donor cannot provide enough urine for a DOT-regulated drug test. A DOT drug test requires 45 milliliters of urine. If you [...]
Strategically integrated workplace wellness programs have six strong pillars that simultaneously support their success, regardless of the size of the organization. Construct them well, and your institution could see the kinds of big returns that the 10 companies in our sample have garnered. 1. Multilevel Leadership Creating a culture of health requires strong leadership [...]
Unsurprisingly, the American workforce is showing an increase in positive marijuana tests. With more and more states legalizing the recreational use of the drug, this is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. When we look at the top 10 states, it's interesting that they don’t necessarily contain the cities that have [...]
Substance abuse in the workplace is not only harmful but also expensive. Actually, it’s not called “addiction” anymore. Substance use disorder is an all-too-common reason for the deterioration of workplace performance and affects the overall productivity and profit of the business. The Hidden Impact on Productivity and Profit Each year, drug use disorders cost [...]
What the Heck is EtG test? Ethyl Glucuronide, aka EtG, is a metabolite of ethanol. A metabolite is simply what your body produces in response to the ingestion of ethanol. Two Types Of Tests: Hair follicle EtG alcohol test: Hair is cut at skin level (not actually the follicle) and sent to the lab [...]
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