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Can a Hair Test Detect Alcohol? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 07 2019

Can a Hair Test Detect Alcohol? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

While urine testing has long been the most popular form of drug testing due to its accessibility and affordability, hair testing is quickly catching up. It's less invasive, harder to cheat, more accurate, and it has a longer detection window...

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6 Myths About Drunk Driving | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 17 2019

6 Myths About Drunk Driving | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Mothers Against Drunk Driving reports 57% of drivers killed behind the wheel had alcohol and/or other drugs in their body. We know drunk driving is horrible, and yet many of us choose to do it anyway. Why? Because we don't believe we're too...

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Why You Should Be Doing Employment Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 01 2019

Why You Should Be Doing Employment Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Substance use in the workplace has serious and expensive ramifications. Based on data reported by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. (NCADD), EHS Today says drug abuse in the workplace costs employers a combined $81...

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What to Look for in Drug Testing Locations | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 26 2019

What to Look for in Drug Testing Locations | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

It happens to a lot of people. You get online, search "drug testing centers near me," and Google returns countless drug testing locations that are seemingly the same. How do you pick the right one to go with? Here are a few important factors you..

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The Effects of Adderall Abuse | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 12 2019

The Effects of Adderall Abuse | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Adderall is a brand name of a medication that contains amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Used for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy — a type of disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and

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8 Questions You Should Ask About Marijuana at Work | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 05 2019

8 Questions You Should Ask About Marijuana at Work | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Cannabis, or marijuana, is illegal under federal law in the United States. The use and abuse of this substance produces a feeling of relaxation and euphoria but is also closely associated with anxiety, panic attacks, hallucinations, impaired...

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Is Meth Abuse Overtaking Opioid Addiction? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: May 08 2019

Is Meth Abuse Overtaking Opioid Addiction? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Opioids have been making quite a few headlines lately, and not without reason. Hospitalizations and death from opioids have been on the rise, but now we've got another worry: meth. There has been a rise of meth abuse in recent years that's leading

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Is Employment Drug Testing Fair? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Apr 24 2019

Is Employment Drug Testing Fair? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Employment drug testing continues to be a topic of heated debate. The legal use of marijuana both medicinally and recreationally is spreading faster than ever before, and suddenly, employees' personal habits outside of working hours are being...

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What You Need to Know About POCT Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Mar 27 2019

What You Need to Know About POCT Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Drug use and abuse in the workplace affects the company in multiple ways. It increases the risk of accidents, reduces productivity, and affects the overall work environment. This is the reason why employers must take measures in preventing it...

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CBD Oil: Everything You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Feb 20 2019

CBD Oil: Everything You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

As the marijuana industry — both medicinal and recreational — has grown, so too has the public interest in the various elements that make it up. We’ve seen a flourishing population of people who want to take advantage of the...

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5 Reasons Why US Drug Test Centers Helps Employers | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jan 30 2019

5 Reasons Why US Drug Test Centers Helps Employers | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

If you ever get online and search "drug testing near me," you probably encounter several options. How do you know who to visit for your drug and alcohol screening? Going with the right company is crucial to ensure accuracy. You want to work with..

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Is There Such a Thing as a CBD Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jan 24 2019

Is There Such a Thing as a CBD Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a type of chemical found in a plant called cannabis sativa, the same plant family where marijuana — the drug considered illegal under the federal law of the United States — is from. Its relation to the drug has.

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