As the owner of a small trucking company or small bus company, if you are unsure of what you're doing regarding your drug testing requirements, you are not alone. Following are what we see most often. Drivers put into service before a negative pre-employment drug test is received. This major violation happens frequently with our [...]
One of our regular drug testing clients sent us a donor recently who failed his urine test for cocaine. That’s not the unusual part. The donor showed up in our office the same day the employer received the drug test result. He was adamant that he does NOT use drugs and there must be some [...]
Needle pain evokes terror in many children. Adults too, for that matter. The Buzzy Bee™ makes it easy, less stressful and painless – for all involved. It was actually a customer who told us about it. Yes, we listen to our customers. This mother told us it took the fear and pain away for her [...]
As of 1/1/18, the DOT drug panel looks a bit different. It now includes what we normally refer to as Expanded Opiates, or Extended Opiates. Still referred to as a 5 panel test, it include much more than the conventional 5 panel test. As per DOT regulations 49 CFR Part 40 the DOT panel now looks [...]
On November 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation disrupted the drug testing industry in a powerful and meaningful way. Effective January 1, 2018, the DOT drug test panel will include hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone and oxymorphone. Some common names for these semi-synthetic opioids include OxyContin®, Percodan®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Lortab®, Norco®, Dilaudid®, Exalgo®. Generally prescribed for [...]
With workplace addiction at an all-time high, many businesses are choosing more proactive steps to ensure that their workforce is healthy and productive. Unfortunately, an accident is often the first clue that a problem exists. American businesses lose 81 billion dollars per year due to drug use – most of which is incurred before [...]
Yes. A BIG FAT yes. Some companies mistakenly think that getting drug test results directly from a lab or from an in-house-administered instant test is good enough. And after reading this, they may still consider it worth the risk. But make no mistake. There are risks. Ultimately, you are responsible for ensuring a fair, reliable [...]
Low energy, confusion, sleep problems, memory problems, irritability and mood swings. If you have any of these (Many of us do), you may be deficient in Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is not like other vitamins and many of us benefit from supplementation. In fact, a Tufts University study suggests 40 percent [...]
Q. Do I have to allow medical or recreational use of marijuana since it is legal in my state? A. The short answer is no. So far. Up to this point, every time an employee has challenged a company’s drug policy, the company has prevailed. The operational word, though, is “policy.” If your company [...]
Workplace drug testing has become more important in 2016 than ever before. It is no secret that the number of people in the United States who use marijuana is growing rapidly. Hollywood seems to cash in on the sensationalism as producers such as Chuck Lorre are working on new comedy series, portraying the use of [...]
