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  Cannabis Metabolites: What You Need To Know

  In recent years, cannabis consumption has become legalized in more and more places. The rapidly changing laws and regulations makes cannabis consumption an incredibly...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  Drug Testing

  Marijuana and Pregnancy: What You Need To Know

  The number of women who admit to using marijuana/cannabis while pregnant nearly doubled between 2002 and 2017. In that year, it reached an astonishing 12% in the first...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Cannabis in the Workplace: What To Consider About Off-Duty Marijuana Consumption

  Almost 1 in 3 Americans now reside in states where either medical or recreational marijuana is legal — and that number is set to grow. During the November...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  5 Cannabis Myths Debunked: What You Need To Know

  There are 975 different pieces of cannabis-related legislation currently moving through state and federal legislatures. The topic of legalization has even made it onto...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Several Marijuana Initiatives and Other Drug-Related Initiatives Recently Passed By U.S. States

  The races for president and congress may have received the bulk of the public's attention in November, but the 2020 ballot also contained numerous state initiatives...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Cannabis Edibles: What You Need To Know

  Edibles are an increasingly popular option for consumers who require medical marijuana or want to experience marijuana-induced highs without having to smoke or vape the...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Safety Sensitive Positions and Marijuana: How to Protect Your Team

  The number of workers testing positive for marijuana use continues to grow, increasing almost 17% since 2014. For workers in safety-sensitive positions, the increase is...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  A Comparison Of Lab-Based vs. Instant Oral Fluid Testing

  Oral fluid testing presents a quick and reliable way of testing for the recent use of many drugs and controlled substances — it’s particularly useful in the...

  By: Corinna Cornejo

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  Drug Testing

  Key Things To Know About Dilute Specimen Drug Tests

  A diluted specimen is a urine test in which the sample is too diluted to provide an accurate drug testing result. According to a study published in the Journal of Food...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  POCT vs. Lab Testing: What Is the Difference?

  Drug testing and alcohol testing are a critical part of the hiring process because of the severity of the negative consequences of workplace substance abuse. Most...

  By: Workplace Testing Staff

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  Drug Testing

  An In-Depth Look at the Accuracy of Drug Tests

  There is a lot of information available on the accuracy of drug tests, but it is frequently contradictory and often misleading. Your drug testing program is a...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  What To Consider When Deciding Whether You Need A TPA Or A DER

  Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) can both be critical to the success of your workplace drug testing program, but they...

  By: Jennifer Crump