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With its low rolling mountains and rocky coastlines, know for Acadia National Park, the coastal lighthouses that put paintings to shame and incredible seafood, Maine is surprisingly the 9th least populated state in the nation with less than 1.4 million residents. While the population may be one of the smallest, that hasn't prevented the opioid crisis from reaching this northernmost New England state.
Drug abuse is a serious problem in Maine. Methamphetamine is a key drug of choice. In addition, the increase in heroin and other illicit drugs has been on the rise since the mid-2000s. Heroin has re-emerged as a serious problem and, during the last decade, problems with illicit drugs were dwarfed by Maine's problem with pharmaceutical misuse, usually in combination with other pharmaceuticals. Experts say that to truly alleviate Maine's drug problem, the state must address substance abuse and provide more funding for clinics and youth diversion programs.
Maine has struggled with increasing abuse of opioids, cocaine and methamphetamines; all of these are to blame for the rise in overdose-related deaths, an 11% increase since 2016. Employers have begun to take steps to implement pre-employment screening, which typically includes background checks and drug testing. If you're looking for pre-employment drug testing, you've come to the right place.
US Drug Test Centers has 65 locations throughout Maine, with locations in each of the 16 counties. We are proud to offer our drug testing in several cities, including Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Scarborough, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Augusta, Saco and Westbrook. We offer online drug testing information and, with our talented team of drug testing specialists, you can count on receiving a professional and knowledgeable experience each and every time.
We are conveniently located all over Maine to accommodate individuals and employers as best as possible. If you or someone you know needs drug or alcohol testing - whether it be for work, court or other reasons - US Drug Test Centers is here to help. We provide several types of testing and offer same day testing and most of our locations. All testing can be ordered online. All information is kept confidential. Our network facilities, including all LabCorp facilities and all Quest Diagnostics facilities, are available for immediate drug testing with one phone call to schedule. Drug and alcohol tests are available for individuals and for employers.
For more information about the types of testing and services we provide, please give us a call at 1-866-566-0261.
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We are your complete drug-free workplace solution for employers. We provide drug testing for all reasons such as pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and return to duty. We have a state-of-the-art cloud-based software that allows you to order drug testing 24/7, store all drug test results and chain of custody forms (forever), and you can see the status of all completed drug testing. We have random drug and alcohol testing consortiums and follow all DOT rules and regulations to direct your company in the right direction to stay in compliance. We can create drug-free workplace policy manuals specific to your company’s needs, and we provide online trainings. Our online trainings are perfect for company Supervisors to learn what signs to look for if someone might be under the influence. We also have trainings that explain what Supervisors should know about the DOT rules and regulations in regards to the drug and alcohol testing program. We are a part of the Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA), and we always stay up to date with all drug testing-related rules and regulations. If you have any questions about state-specific laws regarding drug and alcohol testing, please contact our office and one of our team members will be glad to help you. If your company would like more information regarding setting up a corporate account you can set up an account online or contact us at 866-566-0261.
Instant or rapid drug testing is legal in Maine. All non-negative drug tests must go to a SAMHSA certified laboratory for confirmation testing. Instant testing is available in Gilford, Portsmouth, Concord, Manchester, Salem, Andover, Concord, Nashua, Lowell, Chelmsford, Brookline and other areas. Ask about availability for instant drug testing for any areas not listed.
Standard laboratory drug tests provide negative results back in 1 – 2 business days, sometimes specimens have to go on for further testing and results will take 2 – 3 business days longer. Contact us at 1-866-566-0261 to learn more.
At US Drug Test Centers, we can pretty much test for anything. Our drug testing methods include:
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Maine has a comprehensive law that regulates when drug tests may be given, specifies testing procedures that ensure employee privacy, and requires that opportunities be provided for rehabilitation and treatment of substance-abuse problems (ME Rev. Stat. Tit. 26 Sec. 681et seq.). The law covers all public and private employers, regardless of size. Employers wanting to enact a drug testing program must have a policy approved by the Maine Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Standards.
Before it may require, request, or suggest that any employee or applicant submit to a substance abuse test, an employer must have a written policy that has been developed by the employer and approved by the Department of Labor, and a copy of the policy must be provided to employees 30 days prior to implementation.
The policy should include:
Before establishing a testing program, employers with 20 or more full-time employees must have made an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to their employees.
At US Drug Test Centers, we can help you create and implement a drug testing program at your workplace. Contact us to learn more today.
