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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
