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What is a DOT Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Mar 23 2022

What is a DOT Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

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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What Happens if You Fail a Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Feb 22 2022

What Happens if You Fail a Drug Test? | US Drug Test Centers

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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How Do I Know If I Was Drugged Last Night? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Feb 15 2022

How Do I Know If I Was Drugged Last Night? | US Drug Test Centers

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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Do Edibles Show Up on Drug Tests? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jan 27 2022

Do Edibles Show Up on Drug Tests? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Marijuana is one of the most used illicit drugs in the United States. This psychoactive drug can be taken in a variety of ways, like smoking, tinctures, and vaping. Another method of consumption is edibles. Edibles are food that has been infused..

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How Long Does Fentanyl Stay In Your System? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jan 26 2022

How Long Does Fentanyl Stay In Your System? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Fentanyl is a powerful drug that is often prescribed by doctors to help manage extreme pain. It's stronger than morphine and can be detected by several drug screening tests, including urine drug testing and hair follicle drug testing. If you're...

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Opioids vs. Opiates: What’s the Difference? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 21 2021

Opioids vs. Opiates: What’s the Difference? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Opioids and opiates are commonly used interchangeably, but these two terms refer to similar yet separate things. Both reflect medication primarily prescribed for pain relief and anesthesia but can also be used for diarrhea suppression, cough...

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How Does Underage Drinking Affect the Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 14 2021

How Does Underage Drinking Affect the Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Adolescence is a critical time in a person's life. It's a period of significant change — physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Teenagers tend to assert their independence, are more likely to experiment and seek out new...

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Can Pilots Drink Alcohol? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Nov 23 2021

Can Pilots Drink Alcohol? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), each and every day, the organization provides service to over 45,000 flights and 2.9 million passengers, spanning more than 29 million square miles of airspace. Keeping all individuals on...

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Getting Drunk and High at the Same Time | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Nov 17 2021

Getting Drunk and High at the Same Time | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

You likely already know the effects of getting drunk. You might also know what it feels like to get high, too. But what happens when you try getting drunk and high at the same time? What we're looking at here is the effect of double intoxication..

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Drug Withdrawal Symptoms| US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Oct 22 2021

Drug Withdrawal Symptoms| US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Drug withdrawal refers to a set of symptoms your body experiences when you suddenly quit or reduce your chronic use of alcohol or drugs. These symptoms can vary in type and severity depending on the substance used and how long you’ve been...

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How Can You Tell if Someone is High? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Oct 12 2021

How Can You Tell if Someone is High? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

If you're a business owner (or in a position of leadership), you're responsible for providing a safe and healthy working environment for all of your employees. In part, this means you need to ensure that your workplace stays free of drugs and...

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7 Dating Safety Tips to Protect Yourself | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Sep 21 2021

7 Dating Safety Tips to Protect Yourself | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Dating is meant to be fun. However, especially in today's world of online dating apps, it can also open you up to new risks and dangers. Research shows that the lifetime prevalence of date rape (or acquaintance rape) ranges from 13% to 27% of...

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