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Designated Employer Representative (DER) | US Drug Test Centers

Last Updated: Jul 29 2024

Designated Employer Representative (DER) | US Drug Test Centers

By: Calee Davis

As a business owner, maintaining a drug-free workplace on your own can be overwhelming. Fortunately, you can appoint certain people on your staff to help you shoulder the workload. Such a position is referred to as a designated employer...

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How Do Steroids Affect Prostate Health? | US Drug Test Centers

Last Updated: Jul 29 2024

How Do Steroids Affect Prostate Health? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Calee Davis

Sometimes, athletes take steroids to help them get a bigger “pump” and enhance the muscles that they’re training to grow, in addition to losing body fat. However, while one might like the way their body looks as a result of steroids, this...

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How Do Opioids Impact Your Heart? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Mar 07 2023

How Do Opioids Impact Your Heart? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Cannabis steals a ton of headlines, but opioids are still a not-so-silent killer. In 2020, almost 75% of drug overdose deaths involved an opioid. Since 1999, overdose deaths involving opioids...

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DOT Approved Oral Fluid Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Mar 07 2023

DOT Approved Oral Fluid Testing | US Drug Test Centers

By: Calee Davis

For many years, the approved and acceptable forms of drug and alcohol testing for businesses and agencies operating under the Department of Transportation (DOT) were urine drug testing and breath alcohol testing. But there’s promising news in...

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Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Mar 07 2023

Do Workplace Wellness Programs Work? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Calee Davis

As an employer, one of the perks you can offer your team members is access to a workplace wellness program. Investing in their mental and physical health is a win-win. You make it easier for your employees to take care of themselves, they’ll...

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Medical Marijuana in the Workplace | US Drug Test Centers

Last Updated: Jul 29 2024

Medical Marijuana in the Workplace | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

The term "medical marijuana" is used to describe the use of derivatives from the cannabis sativa plant for treating specific health issues. It is also known as medical cannabis. The cannabis sativa plant contains various active compounds, with the

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Can I Drug Test My Remote Workers? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jan 17 2023

Can I Drug Test My Remote Workers? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

The COVID-19 pandemic caused most organizations to pivot to remote working and hybrid working setups, which has proven effective, and even more efficient, for many companies. With that being said, the benefit of increased privacy when working from

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What is a DOT Consortium? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 21 2022

What is a DOT Consortium? | US Drug Test Centers

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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Testing for Marijuana: What Do Employers Need to Know? | US Drug Test Centers

Last Updated: Jul 29 2024

Testing for Marijuana: What Do Employers Need to Know? | US Drug Test Centers

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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US Drug Test Centers vs Other Companies | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 15 2022

US Drug Test Centers vs Other Companies | US Drug Test Centers

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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Workplace Drug Testing in the Age of Cannabis | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 07 2022

Workplace Drug Testing in the Age of Cannabis | US Drug Test Centers

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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Mobile Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

Last Updated: Jul 29 2024

Mobile Drug Testing | US Drug Test Centers

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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