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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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How Long Does an Employer Have to Drug Test After an Injury? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 06 2017

How Long Does an Employer Have to Drug Test After an Injury? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

There are many reasons why an employer might want to drug test an employee after they've suffered an injury. For example, if an employee is under the influence of alcohol or marijuana and falls off a ladder, the use of those intoxicants likely...

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FMCSA DOT Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Programs | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: May 03 2017

FMCSA DOT Requirements for Drug and Alcohol Programs | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

As an agency within the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the motor coach bus industry and the trucking industry in the US. Part 382 of the FMCSA regulations deals..

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We Can Do Date Rape and Club Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Apr 24 2017

We Can Do Date Rape and Club Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Date rape is defined as rape that takes place after individuals agree to social engagement. Rape refers to oral, vaginal, or anal penetration using threat of force or force. It's an act of violence motivated by control and power. Many of these...

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Client Drug Testing Software and Process | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Apr 21 2017

Client Drug Testing Software and Process | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

US Drug Test Centers has the latest technology on a web-based platform for complete drug testing management. The software provides: Ordering drug tests electronically anywhere in the US. Integration with all major SAMHSA-certified labs. Receipt..

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The Downsides to Not Drug Testing Employees | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Apr 04 2017

The Downsides to Not Drug Testing Employees | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Drug and substance abuse in the workplace is a major concern for all employers. According to research, drug use by employees costs businesses billions of dollars yearly in lost productivity and increased spending on insurance and healthcare. The..

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