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: 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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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Ashlee Arnold
If you're either a company looking to bring someone new to your team or an individual seeking a job, you're likely familiar with the drug testing policies that are common in most work environments. Amphetamines, also known as "amp," are among the.
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Posted: May 13 2022
By: Calee Davis
Every year, drug and alcohol abuse costs employers billions of dollars in lost productivity, accidents, and healthcare expenses. In an effort to combat this widespread problem, many companies have turned to drug and alcohol testing. With drug...
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Posted: Apr 22 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
Drug testing has become an increasingly common practice in the workplace, with certain states and company policies making it a requisite for a wide variety of professions. While employers usually mandate it for candidates as a part of the...
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Last Updated: Jul 29 2024
By: Ashlee Arnold
Employee drug testing is on the rise in the workplace. Companies aim to maintain a secure and drug-free setting for their staff. By conducting drug tests, employers can pinpoint employees who might require treatment for substance misuse...
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Posted: Mar 28 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
After a night of too much drinking, individuals will sometimes try to dilute alcohol in their system to sober up and, "just in case," pass an alcohol test. But does this really work? In this article, we explore how alcohol actually works in your..
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Posted: Mar 23 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
In 1991, the Department of Transportation began new drug testing requirements, after passing the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (also known as H.R. 3661). This legislation helps ensure public safety by keeping employees who perform...
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Posted: Feb 22 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
As part of an employment application, you may be asked to submit a drug test. Similarly, as part of your employment contract, you may be asked to sign a document that permits the employer to conduct drug tests as needed. But exactly what happens..
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Posted: Feb 15 2022
By: Ashlee Arnold
Clubs, dance parties, music festivals, and raves are popular places for drugs to be used and distributed. And these particular drugs are especially popular with young adults and even teens. In fact, the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse...
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