Archive for March, 2009
Let’s Take A Saliva Drug Test
There are many good things in our society and there are many bad things in our society. We love the pure innocence of babies, young children, and puppies. In fact, we seem to view these three things are being pure as the first fallen snow of wintertime. This might sound funny but we even like [...]
How To Start A Drug Testing Service In New York
New York is the largest city of United States of America (USA) and an important port. It is a vibrant commerce center with all types of industries. It also boasts of some excellent educational institutions and vast cultural resources. It is truly the melting pot of various cultures of the world and the most important [...]
Drug Testing – A Controversial Topic
Drug testing is a very controversial topic. There are many sides to it, and even more opinions. Some people think that it is a necessary step in the hiring process, while some believe it is an infringement on their rights of privacy. In order to make up your own opinion about it, you must first [...]
Pros and Cons of Drug Testing Your Employees in the Workplace
Drug testing employees in the workplace can be a valuable tool in detecting and putting a stop to drug use. Now, without further adieu, here are the pros and cons of drug testing your employees in the workplace.
Pros of Drug Testing in the Workplace
Increases Safety: Drug testing in the workplace can make the working environment [...]
Drug Testing is the Best Way to Deter Your Children From Using Illegal Drugs
Should you drug test your teen? Will this cause your teens to feel like you are disrespecting them on their “home” turf? Are you ignoring the fact that your teens can get drugs even easier today then ever before?
It’s time as a parent to step up to the plate and confront your teens!!!
Drug use and [...]
School Drug Testing – Pros & Cons of Student Drug Testing at Schools
There are many pros and cons in the school drug testing debate that
is a hot topic of discussion in schools and amongst parents, teachers and
students these days.
Some say that the main purpose of random school drug testing is not
to catch kids using drugs, but to prevent them from ever using drugs,
illegal or not. Once teenagers [...]
High School Athletic Drug Testing
Here is from a recent interview with the head of High School sports in Illinois. Marty Hickman’s thoughts about random drug testing are pretty clear and it is going to be interesting to view the effects these states have on students and athletic scholarships. He says, “New Jersey, Texas and Florida currently have random drug [...]
The Need for Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Employers have many reasons for requiring pre-employment drug testing. One of the most obvious reasons is that of safety. Those handling dangerous equipment or those who drive commercial vehicles have a greater chance of accidents or inflicting injury upon themselves or others if they are under the influence. Companies have a moral and legal obligation [...]
The Importance of Employee Drug Testing
Employers entrust their workers with a vast array of responsibilities in their businesses. Many employers feel it is necessary for prospective employees to submit to a pre-employment drug screening. This is especially true in industries that require the use of heavy machinery such as forklift drivers, assembly workers and even drivers.
In the United States, we [...]
Employers have been administering drug tests with increasing frequency in the last 20 years or so, for a number of reasons. These include safety, trustworthiness with sensitive information, and health/ insurance costs. Some privacy advocates have protested these policies, especially when they occur randomly rather than due to reasonable suspicion, but employers have found the [...]