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The Kratom Debate | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 12 2017

The Kratom Debate | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to DrugAbuse.gov, Kratom is a tropical tree in Southeast Asia, native to Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. Its leaves contain compounds that can have mind-altering effects. You can consume it in pill or capsule form...

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Date Rape Drug Effects | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 11 2017

Date Rape Drug Effects | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to RAINN, each year, 321,500 people are raped or sexually assaulted in the United States. Research from 2009 published by the Canadian Medical Journal says that of these 21% involve date rape drugs — an increase from 12% in 2003...

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New Documentary Sheds Light on Meth Epidemic | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 05 2017

New Documentary Sheds Light on Meth Epidemic | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Meth Storm is a new HBO documentary made by award-winning filmmakers Brent and Craig Renaud. This documentary focuses on central Arkansas, where the Renaud brothers are from, and how meth has devastated the community. The focus of the film is a...

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Everything to Know About Diluted Urine Drug Test Results | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Nov 19 2017

Everything to Know About Diluted Urine Drug Test Results | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Drug tests are a part of most new job opportunities. Prospective hires know it might be coming, and current employees should be aware that random drug tests are always a possibility. Most employers use a standard five-panel drug test that screens.

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Transportation Employees Will Have to Undergo Opioid Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Nov 13 2017

Transportation Employees Will Have to Undergo Opioid Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Opioids: they've snuck their way into the lives of millions of Americans, the addiction sometimes starting so innocently when your doctor first prescribes them for a legitimate medical condition. Unfortunately, things sometimes get out of hand. In

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How Much Water Causes Diluted Drug Test Results? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Oct 17 2017

How Much Water Causes Diluted Drug Test Results? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

As an employer, there's a high likelihood you ask all applicants to submit to a urine drug test to check for illegal drug use. While these tests can reveal a lot and are very accurate, complications can still arise, namely if the applicant knows..

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Opioids and the American Workforce | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Oct 03 2017

Opioids and the American Workforce | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

It was in June of this year when The New York Times reported the status of America's drug problem, and the conclusion was bleak: 2016 saw the largest yearly jump in drug overdose deaths ever recorded in the country, shooting to approximately...

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Why is Fentanyl Abuse Dangerous? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Sep 04 2017

Why is Fentanyl Abuse Dangerous? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

There is a new danger on the streets. Fentanyl, an opioid pain medication, is the newest addiction crisis that our nation is facing. One of the reasons that it's so dangerous is that it's easily available for online purchase from other countries..

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Welfare Drug Testing: Why is It Under Scrutiny?

Posted: Aug 27 2017

Welfare Drug Testing: Why is It Under Scrutiny?

By: Ashlee Arnold

One of the most contentious topics in our country today is drug testing, more specifically as it pertains to benefits for those below the poverty line. It's a highly debated issue that divides most down party lines. Nationally, the drug use rate..

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MLB and Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 08 2017

MLB and Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Baseball has always been a game of numbers, and the better your numbers appeared, the more likely you were to make it to the big leagues. Everything from errors to home runs is counted. There are books with hundreds of pages of stats. With that...

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Can You Fail a Drug Test Due to CBD? | US Drug Test Centers

Last Updated: Sep 30 2024

Can You Fail a Drug Test Due to CBD? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

As the medical marijuana industry continues to leave its footprint on the field of medicine, science — and the general population — are exploring new ways of experiencing it. Cannabidiol, or CBD, has stepped into the spotlight as a...

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Employee Drug Testing Relevant With Recreational Marijuana? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 25 2017

Employee Drug Testing Relevant With Recreational Marijuana? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

The legalization of recreational marijuana around the country has been a cause for celebration for many; it's also opened the doors to countless unanswered questions. One, in particular, is lurking in the minds of marijuana users and employers...

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