by mallred | Jun 12, 2018 | Drug Testing, In the News, Industry News
Synthetic or “fake urine” has become an increasingly popular way to avoid failing drug tests. With synthetic urine products such as UPass, Quick Fix, and Xstream currently ‘booming’ in sales, the products have attracted the attention of state...
by mallred | May 25, 2018 | Drug Testing, In the News, Industry News
A new study released by Quest Diagnostics found that 2017 continued to maintain the highest workplace drug positivity rates we’ve seen in a decade. While opioid specific use declined to a 10 year low, other drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana...
by mallred | Feb 28, 2018 | Complete Employee Screening, In the News, Industry News
Following a court ruling, Maryland does not allow breath alcohol testing for NON-DOT purposes. Whye v. Concentra Health Services, Inc. started in 2013 when two employees filed suit against their testing provider for fraud and invasion of privacy after their employer...
by mallred | Dec 21, 2017 | Complete Employee Screening
Everyone has heard the old break up line, “it’s not you, it’s me.” But we all know what that really means. And even if it is just them, as with any break-up it can be crucial not to cut ties in such a way that could negatively impact your...
by mallred | Nov 13, 2017 | Complete Employee Screening, In the News, Industry News
The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Friday (11/9) that beginning in January there will be a change to the DOT drug-testing program regulation. Hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxymorphone and oxycodone are all being added to the new drug-testing panel. This...
