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: Dec 21 2022
By: Calee Davis
The Department of Transportation (DOT) requires drug and alcohol testing for all businesses in the transportation industry. This means that whether your company has hundreds of drivers, or you are an owner-operator, you must have a drug and...
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Ashlee Arnold
The cannabis industry has changed significantly over the last few years — and so has how we use it. These constant changes blur the lines for employers. If your employees are allowed to smoke weed or take edibles at home, does that mean they
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Posted: Dec 15 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
If you're trying to keep your workplace drug- and alcohol-free, then you probably already know how important it is to work with a drug-testing company that's reliable, efficient, and speedy. You certainly have options to choose from, so why US...
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Posted: Dec 07 2022
By: Calee Davis
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the US, with approximately 18%, or 48.2 million people, using it at least once a year. Also referred to as cannabis, weed, or pot, it's derived from the cannabis plant. The plant contains over...
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Ashlee Arnold
US Drug Test Centers, with more than 20,000 locations nationwide, simplifies the process for both employers and individuals to manage their drug and alcohol testing requirements. However, what if you're unable to reach one of our testing centers..
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Posted: Nov 29 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
Established by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA), the Clearinghouse is a web-based database that consolidates historical information on the results of the DOT's controlled substance and alcohol testing programs. These testing...
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Posted: Oct 11 2022
By: Calee Davis
Do you know why drugs and alcohol are such a threat to your business? Here are a few statistics and figures to chew on. One survey found that 29% of workers admit to having used marijuana on the job. Somewhere between 65% and 70% of alcohol...
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Calee Davis
It's crucial for employers to foster a drug-free work environment to ensure the safety and well-being of their employees, as well as to benefit the overall company environment. With that being said, according to statistics, about one in 11 workers
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Posted: Sep 13 2022
By: Calee Davis
Hair follicle drug testing is a reliable drug test method with a wide detection time frame, making it an effective tool to determine long-term or repeated drug usage. But for those who have never taken this type of drug test before, there may be..
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Posted: Jul 26 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
Alcoholic beverages contain a specific type of alcohol called "ethyl alcohol" which is created by fermenting sugars with yeast. EtG, or ethyl glucuronide, is the direct metabolite produced by the consumption of ethyl alcohol. So, if EtG appears on
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Ashlee Arnold
If you're an employer who wants to maintain a drug-free workplace — or an individual who needs to order a drug test — there are different types of drug tests available to you. For example, you can opt for urine drug tests or hair.
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Posted: Jun 28 2022
By: Calee Davis
Throughout recent years, marijuana has become increasingly legalized across the US for both medical and recreational use. While this can be seen and argued as a positive step forward, there are still many risks associated with marijuana use that..
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