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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
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Aviation Industry
The great news for the aviation industry is that less than 1% of its employees are testing positive in random drug tests and drug use plays a role in just 1.2% of all...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Crucial Differences Between DOT and Non-DOT Drug Test Requirements
The drug tests you administer in your workplace will fall into two categories: those governed by the Department of Transportation (DOT), and everything else (Non-DOT)...
By: Jennifer Crump
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Drug Testing
Everything You Need to Know About Drug Testing Certifications
With substance abuse costing the United States over $740 billion every year in productivity, health care, and crime, the money you spend on employee drug testing is...
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
Why Companies Are Moving Away From Urine Testing
Oral fluid (saliva) testing provides companies with an effective, easier-to-administer alternative to urine testing — in certain situations. Because of this, some...
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...
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Drug Testing
10 Essential Drug Testing Kits & Accessories For a Drug-Free Workplace
Learn how to keep your workplace drug-free and your employees healthy and productive. Plus, check out these resources to make your drug-free workplace a reality.
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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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Health and Safety
The Differences Between FEME Urine Drug Screening and Urinalysis
Drug testing through the collection and testing of biological samples including fingernails, toenails, sweat, saliva, blood, and urine is common practice. Urine sampling...
By: Brad Hestbak
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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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