Drug abuse and addiction rates have been on the rise in the small state of Rhode Island. With a little over a million people calling the coastal state home a staggering amount of overdose related deaths can be traced back to a rise in use of the drug fentanyl. Large concentrations of these overdoses are taking place in urban areas such as Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket and South Kingston.
Rhode Island is listed as one of the top 12 states for drug problems with a large majority of adult users. Fentanyl has accounted for over half of all drug overdoses in the state. This drug, along with other prescription drug abuse, has created somewhat of a crisis in Rhode Island. More and more employers are choosing to implement workplace drug testing programs and probation drug testing is on the rise.
The need for fast and convenient drug and alcohol testing in Rhode Island has grown tremendously over the last decade. US Drug Test Centers is here to provide individuals and employers with whatever drug and/or alcohol test is needed.
We have 39 convenient locations in Rhode Island. Planning a trip up north to the Capitol in Province, we have locations near you. There are 3 locations in Cranston, 2 in Pawtucket and 6 in Province including one 5 minutes form Brown University. We are also located in Warren in Bristol County, 6 in Warwick, 1 in Coventry and 1 in East Greenwich all in Kent County as well as Newport County with locations in Newport (less than 5 minutes from Newport Historic District) and Middletown. Other areas include South Kingston and Westerly (inside Westerly Hospital) in Washington County.
US Drug Test Centers are open daily, come by one of our many locations for more information about drug and alcohol testing or to acquire a test for yourself. Same day results may be available if taken early. If you are an employer in Rhode Island seeking drug and alcohol test we are here to help. As an employer in Rhode Island you have the right to test as part of initial employment, following certain programs requiring drug and alcohol tests, and as a stipulation to a worker compensation program. Call us today at 1-866-566-0261 to speak to a representative for further information about US Drug Test Centers. All of our testing can be purchased online.
See below for a full list of our Rhode Island locations.
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.
If you need immediate drug or alcohol testing, you can call our national number to set up test at any of our Rhode Island locations. Immediate testing is available at all of our locations and can easily be scheduled by calling us at 1-866-566-0261. You can also purchase all drug and alcohol tests online.
For individuals, personal drug and alcohol testing is always available with same day service. Our testing programs include:
Our employer drug testing programs include several components. If you are looking to implement a new drug testing program, or looking to update your existing program, US Drug Test Centers can help with the following:
For employers, US Drug Test Centers can help provide a comprehensive drug free workplace program. Both DOT and non-DOT programs are available for complete compliance with Federal, State and local regulations. US Drug Test Centers works with businesses of all types, with an emphasis on industries where the substance abuse challenges are the greatest.
We can provide an effective drug-free program consisting of the elements listed above that, together, provide a full, comprehensive management and training program designed specifically to meet the needs of your company. US Drug Testing Center can help your company get started with a drug-free program that's right for you, or help you put in place the right processes for maintaining your program, depending upon your specific situation.
DOT and Non DOT employer programs can be set up with our turnkey programs.
In Rhode Island, US Drug Test Centers has facilities throughout the State in all cities including: Providence, RI; Warwick, RI; Cranston, RI; Pawtucket, RI; East Providence, RI; Coventry, RI; Cumberland, RI; North Providence, RI; West Warwick, RI.
Rhode Island restricts drug testing of employees to circumstances in which there is suspicion of drug use or impairment. First-time positives may not result in termination.
Employers in Rhode Island may require applicants to take a drug test after making a condition offer of employment. Employees must be allowed to provide test samples in private, outside the presence of any person. A positive result must be confirmed by a retest in a federally certified laboratory.
An employer may require an employee to take a drug test only if there are reasonable grounds, based on specific, documented observations, to believe the employee may be under the influence of a controlled substance that is impairing job performance. Testing is not allowed in any other situation.
The employee must be allowed to provide the test sample in private, outside the presence of anyone else. A positive test result must be confirmed by a retest in a federally certified laboratory, and the employee has the right to have the sample retested separately at the employer's expense.
An employer may not fire the employee on the basis of a positive drug test result, but must instead refer the employee to a licensed substance abuse professional. After the referral, the employer may require additional testing and may terminate the employee if those test results show that the employee is continuing to use drugs.
Rhode Island has a law that permits medical marijuana use. Employers are prohibited from discriminating against individuals solely based on the fact that he or she may be a qualified medical marijuana user. Many restrictions apply to the users of medical marijuana, including not being permitted to operate vehicles, heavy machinery or performing other safety-sensitive tasks while under the influence of marijuana. Employers are not required to accommodate marijuana use in the workplace. Public use of marijuana is prohibited.
In Rhode Island a workers comp claim can be denied based on a positive drug test - Injuries occasioned by willful intent or intoxication – No compensation shall be allowed for the injury or death of an employee occasioned by his or her willful intention to bring about the injury or death of himself or herself or another, where it is proved that his or her injury or death was occasioned by that conduct, or that the injury or death resulted from his or her intoxication or unlawful use of controlled substances.
Many attorneys in Rhode Island work with our US Drug Test Centers to order probation & court ordered drug and or alcohol tests for their clients. These drug tests are often ordered for the following reasons:
If you need a drug test or drug testing program, call today and speak with a drug testing specialist for immediate service in all areas of Rhode Island. Setting up a drug and alcohol testing program is easy with US Drug Test Centers having locations all over Rhode Island. Services available from US Drug Test Centers include drug free workplace policies, court ordered drug testing, hair follicle testing, DOT drug testing, alcohol testing, ETG alcohol testing, random drug testing, random consortium programs and five and ten panel drug tests.
Call 1-866-566-0261 for service at any of our many facilities in the State of Rhode Island. All US Drug Testing Center locations are able to provide immediate drug and alcohol testing for individuals, when the situation requires immediate testing with expedited results. Immediate testing means that the testing itself is done same-day, or immediately, with the results usually reported back the next business day. This immediate drug and alcohol testing is available for situations such as: probation, legal cases, court ordered testing, divorce, custody and other testing where the results are needed immediately.
