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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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Can CBD Oils Cause Headaches? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Dec 22 2020

Can CBD Oils Cause Headaches? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

CBD, also called cannabidiol or cannabinoid, has grown in recent years to become the all-natural, go-to home remedy. Many people are attesting to its efficacy to cure certain medical conditions and improve their overall health and well-being...

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How Coronavirus Has Affected Addiction

Posted: Dec 01 2020

How Coronavirus Has Affected Addiction

By: Ashlee Arnold

During these uncertain times, people who abuse or misuse alcohol, drugs, and other substances, including those who are on the road to recovery, are significantly more vulnerable In fact, NPR reports that drug overdose increased by 18%, spiking...

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Teen Drug Use: How to Talk to Your Child About It | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Oct 30 2020

Teen Drug Use: How to Talk to Your Child About It | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Teenage years are sometimes quite rebellious ones. For some teens, that might mean something harmless, like dying their hair blue. However, what happens if things go further than that? For many young people, this will be their first exposure to...

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The History of Meth | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Mar 13 2020

The History of Meth | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

Methamphetamine, also called blue, crystal, ice, meth, and speed, isn't exactly new to the drug scene. It has, however, in more recent years become more accessible, powerful, and dangerous, as techniques for its manufacturing have evolved. Meth is

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What is Suboxone and Why Should Employers Care? | US Drug Test Centers

Posted: Mar 05 2020

What is Suboxone and Why Should Employers Care? | US Drug Test Centers

By: Ashlee Arnold

In the midst of our country's opioid epidemic, you may have heard of something called suboxone. Suboxone is a medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction comprised of two drugs. Buprenorphine—a semisynthetic opiate with a partial...

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