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Everything You Need to Know About Hair Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 30 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Hair Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

While many of us are most familiar with urine drug tests, hair follicle drug testing is widely considered more thorough and reliable. This approach to testing is newer to the industry. It's a common route taken by attorneys who need to schedule...

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Hair and Urine Drug Testing: What You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 01 2018

Hair and Urine Drug Testing: What You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Drug testing is a well-known part of obtaining and keeping employment, but there is still a lot of mystery surrounding it. If you've ever required an employee to take a drug test — or if you've taken one yourself — it was likely a...

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6 Myths About Drug Tests | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 19 2018

6 Myths About Drug Tests | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Whether you're an employer or an employee, drug tests undoubtedly play a role in your life in some capacity. There's a lot of misinformation online when it comes to how they work and what can cause you to pass or fail a test. Let's separate fact..

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Can Prescription Drugs Make You Fail a Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 12 2018

Can Prescription Drugs Make You Fail a Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Cannabis is the talk of the town these days. With the legalization of marijuana spreading across the nation, employers are having to reconsider their drug-free workplace policies, and employees are needing to take extra care when it comes to their

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6 Things You Need in Your Drug-Free Workplace Policy | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 05 2018

6 Things You Need in Your Drug-Free Workplace Policy | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

If you run a business, you hopefully know by now the importance of having a drug-free workplace policy. This policy is a set of guidelines and rules regarding drug and alcohol use, that help to keep the workplace free of unwanted substances and...

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CBD Versus THC: What You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 29 2018

CBD Versus THC: What You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

With the recreational use of marijuana being legalized and sweeping the country, many of us are being put in a position where we need to better understand what exactly cannabis is, how it works, and when it is and isn't appropriate to use. The...

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How Marijuana Laws Could Change Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 29 2018

How Marijuana Laws Could Change Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

With the legalization of marijuana, drug testing is going through a serious transition phase. Many employers are foregoing drug testing because of the widespread use of marijuana in America, and some employees probably think they won't have to go.

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Can These Foods Truly Mess Up a Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 15 2018

Can These Foods Truly Mess Up a Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

You've probably heard a story of someone who ate a poppy seed bagel and failed a drug test. In fact, you may have even heard stories of people eating food with poppy seeds in them, and then they tested positive for heroin and opioids. But can...

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Positive Drug Tests in the Workplace Hit a 10-Year High | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: May 24 2018

Positive Drug Tests in the Workplace Hit a 10-Year High | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

This year, there have been reports that many employers are rethinking their drug testing policies because of the legalization of marijuana. And indeed, there are a number of businesses in the United States who don't want potential workers to be...

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Should Doctors Have Mandatory Drug Testing? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: May 11 2018

Should Doctors Have Mandatory Drug Testing? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

There are a lot of professions where drug testing is mandatory. Truckers, pilots, and train conductors often have to endure long, difficult hours on the job that test their psyches and sobriety. While these are all difficult jobs, being a doctor..

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The Importance of Self-Care for Airline Pilots | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: May 01 2018

The Importance of Self-Care for Airline Pilots | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

There's a high level of trust we put in airline pilots when we fly on a plane. The thought of being in a car with an intoxicated driver is frightening enough, but flying in a plane with a pilot who's drunk or high? It's a scenario that's...

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How Truckers Keep Trucking On | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Apr 29 2018

How Truckers Keep Trucking On | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

There are reportedly 3.5 million truck drivers in the United States that are responsible for hauling 71% of the nation's freight across the country. Being a trucker is a profession that comes with a lot of responsibility, yet many truckers have...

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