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Probation Drug Testing. How Does it Work? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Sep 09 2021

Probation Drug Testing. How Does it Work? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Probation drug testing is a standard court-ordered procedure with the drug, county, and federal courts across the country. In the 1960s, it started out as part of treatment programs for drug users. It was also used to identify and monitor heroin..

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What are Bath Salts and How Do They Impact You? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 27 2021

What are Bath Salts and How Do They Impact You? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), "bath salts" is the umbrella name for synthetic cathinones – a group of one or more human-made stimulants chemically similar to cathinone. Cathinone is a substance naturally found in.

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How Does Marijuana Affect Your Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Aug 23 2021

How Does Marijuana Affect Your Brain? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

With the growing popularity and legalization of marijuana in the U.S., many are wondering exactly how marijuana affects their brain, brain cells, and cognitive abilities. Some people believe that marijuana carries little to no risks. But abundant.

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Driving While High: Can You Safely Get Behind the Wheel? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 27 2021

Driving While High: Can You Safely Get Behind the Wheel? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

In a major national survey, 48% of cannabis users in the US believe that driving while high is safe. Similarly, 15 million drivers got behind the wheel within an hour after consuming weed. And nearly 70% of Americans think it's unlikely that they.

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Is Marijuana Safe? Here's What Science Says | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jul 19 2021

Is Marijuana Safe? Here's What Science Says | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

The legalization of marijuana has rapidly spread in the US in recent years. A growing part of the country's population has had their fair share of experiences with the natural drug. However, there is still uncertainty surrounding the safety of...

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Drug Use During Pregnancy: Know the Risks | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 29 2021

Drug Use During Pregnancy: Know the Risks | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about 5% of pregnant women struggle with drug use during pregnancy or other addictive substances. At times, certain prescription or over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, and medicinal herbs

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The Risks of Steroids | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jun 14 2021

The Risks of Steroids | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Steroid use continues to be a pressing concern for athletic organizations, schools, and other competitive fields. These drugs have been acceptable and openly available in the past for medical reasons. However, because they have been misused to...

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Hair Follicle Drug Testing: Everything You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: May 11 2021

Hair Follicle Drug Testing: Everything You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Hair follicle testing has proven to be one of the most effective ways to ensure the safety and security of employees and employers. While it's a slightly newer development in the drug testing industry, the reliability and thoroughness of hair...

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Marijuana Use in the Workplace: Everything You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Apr 29 2021

Marijuana Use in the Workplace: Everything You Need to Know | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Marijuana use in the workplace has always been tricky territory for employers — even more so now that marijuana laws are quickly changing for almost all states. On top of that, more than ever, employees are working from home. This has caused

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What You Need to Know About Date Rape Testing

Last Updated: Jul 17 2025

What You Need to Know About Date Rape Testing

By: Ashlee Arnold

According to RAINN statistics, there are over 433,000 victims of rape and sexual assault each year in the U.S. In fact, a person is sexually assaulted every 73 seconds. Rape is defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse, using force or threat of

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Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace in the Age of WFH | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Feb 23 2021

Maintaining a Drug-Free Workplace in the Age of WFH | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

The ongoing pandemic has drastically changed everyone’s personal and professional lives. And one of the most significant shifts people went through (and are still going through) is transitioning to the work-from-home setting. According to...

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Marijuana and Memory: How Are the Two Related? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Jan 21 2021

Marijuana and Memory: How Are the Two Related? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

The cannabis industry has skyrocketed before our very eyes. Proponents are quick to point out the supposed benefits of consuming marijuana — but is it all good news? Very likely, the answer is no. Marijuana is a mix of greenish-grey dried...

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