About Tim Thoelecke

Tim Thoelecke, C-SAPA, is the founder of InOut Labs. InOut Labs is a nationwide provider of employee drug testing services, and your best choice for affordable, direct-to-consumer health tests. Tim Thoelecke is a one of an elite group of Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrators. He is a graduate of Duke University, the Keller Graduate School of Business, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and he founded InOut Labs to help employers and individuals take control of their health, culture and safety. InOut Labs' websites: www.inoutlabs.com (Drug Testing and DOT Compliance) www.screeningwise.com (Background Screening) www.driverfilehub.com (Driver Qualification Files) www.drugtestingshop.com (E-commerce site for drug tests) www.labtestshop.com (E-commerce site for medical tests). InOut Labs is BBB Accredited with an A+ Rating.

Positive Marijuana Tests – Which State & City Ranked Highest

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 [...]

By |February 11th, 2019|Blog|0 Comments

The High Cost of Substance Abuse in the Workplace

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 [...]

By |February 7th, 2019|Drugs|Comments Off on The High Cost of Substance Abuse in the Workplace

EtG Alcohol Test for Zero Tolerance

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 [...]

By |February 4th, 2019|Alcohol|Comments Off on EtG Alcohol Test for Zero Tolerance

The Employer and the Opiate Crisis

The Growing Impact of Opioid Abuse in the WorkplacThe Growing Impact of Opioid Abuse in the Workplace Workplace drug use is on the rise. Employee drug abuse impairs employees’ ability to function correctly, resulting in increased safety risk and lost productivity. In the United States, about 70% of drug users consumed illicit opioids on [...]

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Different Types of Drug Tests That You Need To Know

Article courtesy of Sarah Carey Drug abuse is an issue that’s gaining a lot of attention as a health and safety risk in the workplace. Employers find it necessary to implement an effective (sometimes) zero-tolerance drug policy in the workplace. Both public and private employers find a 5-panel drug screen helpful in their drug [...]

Seasonal Employers and Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

We have a number of seasonal employers who lay off some or all of their employees during the "off season", what do we do about the random drug and alcohol testing program? How do seasonal employers work with a random drug and alcohol testing program? For non-regulated employers, you have some discretion. We have [...]

Workplace Drug Testing and Legal Defensibility

Legal defensibility is crucial for employers navigating ever-changing drug laws. Whether it’s legalized marijuana, opioid misuse, or regulations affecting a company’s ability to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace, staying compliant ensures protection against legal challenges. Strengthening Your Workplace Drug Policy Defensibility begins with a well-written substance policy. Take the time to construct a written [...]

By |December 10th, 2018|Drugs|Comments Off on Workplace Drug Testing and Legal Defensibility

MRO and Laboratories Used by InOut Labs

We use the following toxicology laboratories for different clients. Laboratories: Quest Diagnostics, Inc. 10101 Renner Blvd. Lenexa, KS 66219 Phone: 866-697-8378 Fax: 877-222-3580 LabCorp 1904 Alexander Drive Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Phone: 800-833-3984 Fax: 919-481-5421 Alere 1111 Newton St Gretna, LA 70053 Phone: 504-361-8989 Fax: 504-361-8298 Omega Laboratories 400 N. Cleveland Avenue Mogadore, [...]

By |December 6th, 2018|Resources|Comments Off on MRO and Laboratories Used by InOut Labs

So What’s in a 17 Panel Hair Drug Test?

At InOut Labs, you can order an 17 Panel Hair Drug test! The 17 Panel test screens for 17 different drugs and can identify a whopping 45 different substances! The 17 classes of drugs are: Amphetamines Methamphetamine Cocaine Marijuana Opiates Synthetic Opiates Fentanyl PCP Benzodiazepines Barbiturates Methadone Propoxyphene Meperidine Tramadol Ketamine Buprenorphine Zolpidem How [...]

By |November 13th, 2018|Drugs|Comments Off on So What’s in a 17 Panel Hair Drug Test?

New Federal Regulations on Drug Testing: Key Changes for Employers

Federal Bill H. R. 6. the “Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act” or the “Support for Patients and Communities Act,” was signed into law on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, by President Trump. This legislation introduced significant changes to Federal drug testing regulations, particularly for DOT-mandated drug [...]