US Drug Test Centers wants to keep you up to date on important things happening in the drug testing industry. Our blogs include anything from drug testing laws changing to staying up to date on trends in the industry.
Posted: Apr 30 2024
By: Angela Pedrol
Despite decades of warnings to the contrary, too many people still treat drugs and alcohol like they're nothing but a good time, leading to many deaths and countless lives affected. In this blog, we will be examining the number of overdose deaths.
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Posted: Apr 23 2024
By: Marissa Mix
Impaired driving — from marijuana, alcohol, and other substances — continues to take lives. In this blog, we're focusing on how many drunk driving crashes occur each year, looking specifically at drunk driving deaths. We'll also look at which.
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Posted: Mar 12 2024
By: Angela Pedrol
Drug testing is common before an applicant will be officially offered a role. It can also happen throughout an employee’s journey — maybe via random drug testing. Additionally, individuals might find other reasons to [order a drug...
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Posted: Nov 21 2023
By: Marissa Mix
Companies and owner-operators working for the Department of Transportation (DOT) likely already know how vital it is to maintain a strict DOT drug and alcohol testing program. This includes pre-employment drug testing, random drug and alcohol...
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Calee Davis
Like many substances, urine is made up of different components. If you (or an employee) undergo a drug test, being able to understand what makes up your urine — and in what quantities — is important in order to obtain accurate test...
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Posted: Oct 22 2023
By: Angela Pedrol
Providing a urine sample is a common way to test for drugs for both non-DOT and DOT companies. However, what if an employee is unable to provide a specimen during their drug screening? If producing a sufficient specimen isn't possible, then the...
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Posted: Oct 16 2023
By: Marissa Mix
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has strict rules around drug and alcohol testing, particularly for individuals in safety-sensitive roles (such as those with a CDL)..
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Calee Davis
All CDL drivers working for the Department of Transportation (DOT) are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing considering they operate in a safety-sensitive function. But what exactly does this look like for employers and owner-operators? In
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Posted: Sep 21 2023
By: Angela Pedrol
If you work under the Department of Transportation in any capacity, then you're likely already aware of its strict rules around drug and alcohol testing. Especially for any safety-sensitive function, keeping drug and alcohol use out of the...
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Posted: Aug 29 2023
By: Marissa Mix
If your business wants to monitor for drug use in the workplace, then you've probably already looked into investing in drug testing services (or maybe you already are!). But, are you aware of all the various testing services available to your...
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Calee Davis
If you're an employer who has a drug testing policy — or an employee who gets screened for drugs at work — then you've probably wondered, "What happens if my prescription medication leads to a positive drug test?” This is why, if you're...
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Posted: Jul 26 2023
By: Angela Pedrol
Date rape drugs might be more common than we think. In fact, research once told us that around one-third of sexual assault cases involved date rape drugs. What..
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