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  Drug Testing

  The Critical Components Of A Strong Workplace Drug And Alcohol Testing Policy

  Most companies do not have to have a workplace drug and alcohol policy in place. However, any company conducting drug testing and alcohol testing on its employees should...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Mobile Drug Testing: What You Need To Know

  With COVID-19 continuing to wreak havoc on the country and shuttering many drug testing and alcohol testing facilities, a growing number of companies are turning to...

  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

  Drug and Alcohol Testing in The Oil & Gas Industry

  Long hours, isolation and high salaries can be a toxic mix for workers in the oil and gas industry, leading many to turn to drugs and alcohol. It’s also dangerous...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Motor Carrier Industry

  A recent study of truckers operating in the U.S. concluded that a high percentage were using mind-altering substances and that 30% confessed to using amphetamines to...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Drug Testing

  Signs and Symptoms of Fentanyl Abuse

  Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, is now the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States. In reporting on the opioid crisis The...

  By: Corinna Cornejo

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  Drug Testing

  How to Assist Recovering Addicts in Your Workplace

  Alcohol use and drug use affects nearly every workplace, reducing productivity and increasing absenteeism and accidents. In fact, alcohol and drug addictions cost U.S...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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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

  Issues Surrounding Common Prescription and OTC Drugs That Show Up On Drug Tests

  Surprisingly, not all positive results from 5-panel drug tests indicate illicit drug use or substance abuse. (Learn more in Introduction to the 5-Panel Drug Test). A...

  By: Corinna Cornejo

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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