by Joanne Skeffington | May 28, 2021 | Blogs, News/Articles
Alcohol Abuse Program is here because alcohol abuse is still a current problem in the United States. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), “more than 95,000 people die yearly from alcohol-related causes”. And...
by Joanne Skeffington | May 24, 2021 | News/Articles
The chronic or compulsive use of drugs or alcohol cost US$740billion in health care, criminal activity, and lost productivity. This is why medical professionals use Drug Treatment Programs and Substance Abuse treatments to help wean away individuals from compulsive...
by Joanne Skeffington | May 17, 2021 | Blogs, News/Articles
In the 2018 Employment Screening Benchmark Report, about 63% of responding organizations reported conducting drug and alcohol testing as part of background checks. In most cases, companies conduct urine testing through drug testing cups, among others. Learn how to...
by Joanne Skeffington | May 10, 2021 | Blogs
A test for drug abuse shows if a specific illicit or prescription drug is present in a person’s body. It can screen for some of the most common drugs of abuse such as cocaine, marijuana, amphetamine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, opiates, PCP, tricyclic antidepressants,...
by Joanne Skeffington | May 3, 2021 | News/Articles
10 Panel Drug Screen: Questions You Might Be Afraid to Ask A 10 panel drug screen tests for various drugs in a person’s body. It includes testing for different classes of illegal drugs and prescription medications that are commonly misused in the United States. ...
by Joanne Skeffington | Apr 30, 2021 | News/Articles
In drug testing programs, a drug panel refers to the specific drug tested. For example, a 6 panel drug test examines a specimen for the presence of six different substances. But what are 6 Panel Drug Test Facts? Read on. 6 Panel Drug Test Facts – What is 6 panel...
by Joanne Skeffington | Apr 26, 2021 | News/Articles
Saliva drug test for organizations with drug and alcohol testing programs who see urine drug screens as the golden standard and thus use them most of the time. However, saliva testing is a type of test becoming more popular with these organizations. As discussed in...
by Joanne Skeffington | Apr 19, 2021 | News/Articles
The National Survey on Drug Use reported an increase in the abuse and diversion for illicit use of OxyContin and other prescription medications. These drugs can’t show up in a standard 5 panel drug test. As a result, many organizations consider expanding their...
by Joanne Skeffington | Apr 12, 2021 | News/Articles, Blogs
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, over 27 million people in the United States used acid at some point in their lives. While people use acid for many reasons, there have long been rumors on its long-term effects to stay in the body. How long does acid...
by Joanne Skeffington | Apr 5, 2021 | Blogs
Drug testing uses a cut-off level to determine the concentration of drugs and drug metabolites in your urine, blood sample, saliva, and hair. There is a safety risk if the results are equal to or above the recommended cut-off levels. If your sample is below the...
by Joanne Skeffington | Mar 29, 2021 | Blogs
When an employee undergoes drug testing, a Medical Review Officers reviews the results. But what exactly does an MRO do? Read on to find out what an MRO is and the part he or she plays in the drug testing process. What is an Medical Review Officers (MRO) for drug...
by Joanne Skeffington | Mar 22, 2021 | Blogs
What are quaaludes? Quaalude is the trade name for methaqualone. In 1965, William H. Rorer Pharmaceuticals introduced it to the medical community as a safe barbiturate substitute to induce sleep. It later shown to have addiction and withdrawal symptoms similar to...
by Joanne Skeffington | Mar 15, 2021 | News/Articles
What low creatinine levels in Urine Drug Test mean? Do you know that standard urine drug tests also check on one’s level of creatinine concentration? Normal creatinine levels help show that the urine sample is not diluted. How about if somebody’s urine...
by Joanne Skeffington | Mar 8, 2021 | Blogs, News/Articles
Statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveal that around 405,000 Americans aged 12 and above use barbiturates. Of this number, some 32,000 misuse barbiturates. Besides, teenagers and young adults who take barbiturates...
by Joanne Skeffington | Mar 1, 2021 | News/Articles
Detection window of alcohol in urine? Alcohol is one of the most popular drugs in the world. Since it’s not yet considered a controlled substance, people consume it anytime and anywhere. But because employers know that working people (especially those in...
by Joanne Skeffington | Feb 26, 2021 | News/Articles
What is the drug molly? 3,4-MethyleneDioxyMethAmphetamine, also known as MDMA and Molly, is the world’s most popular synthetic drug of all time. This psychoactive drug makes you friendlier, euphoric, and feel empathetic towards others. That’s why MDMA...
by Joanne Skeffington | Feb 22, 2021 | News/Articles
Kratom is a tree with the scientific name Mitragyna Speciosa. Its leaves contain compounds that have mind altering effects. Although it is not currently an illegal substance, long-term use can lead to dependence and abuse. But, can you test for Kratom? Read on. What...
by Joanne Skeffington | Feb 15, 2021 | Blogs, News/Articles
It’s a Manic Monday! You still feel light-headed from last night’s booze party. As you drive yourself to work, you silently wish your supervisor won’t ask you to take your sunglasses off. But luck against luck, he tells you you’ll have a random...
by Joanne Skeffington | Feb 8, 2021 | Blogs, News/Articles
Everybody goes through personal problems at one point or another. Some people can cope with the stress that comes with these issues. However, others need assistance. This is where the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) comes in. The Employee Assistance Program assists...
by Joanne Skeffington | Feb 1, 2021 | Blogs, News/Articles
Any entrepreneur considering implementing a drug-free workplace program in his business should first be aware of the drug testing laws in his state or region. Otherwise, he can be held liable and face costly court cases later on. But what are these drug testing laws?...
