Archive for May, 2009
A Brief History of Drug Testing
Drug testing is a big business. With at least fifteen large U.S. corporations supplying laboratory testing, employees and others are only a few minutes’ drive from a testing facility. From employers who use drug testing as a pre-employment screening tool to parents who want to keep tabs on the well being of their teenagers, there [...]
Why Companies Perform Random Drug Testing
Perhaps the most controversial of all drug screenings is the random drug test. Employers have the legal authority to request a random drug test, whether they have a reasonable suspicion or not. Many companies have implemented a policy of completely random drug testing. This practice can be likened to that of a lottery. If your [...]
All You Need to Know about Marijuana Drug Screening & THC Drug Testing
Marijuana is an illicit substance taken most often by means of smoking. A cigarette rolled with marijuana is called a joint. A cigar rolled with marijuana is called a blunt. The drug can also be smoke through a pipe or a bong. Regardless of how marijuana is taken, it is harmful to the body, impairs [...]
Pre Employment Drug Screening
Pre employment drug screening is absolutely essential. An employee’s background check is always considered as the first line of assurance in the hiring process. The essential tools for this screening are pre-employment background screening, drug screening, employment verification, etc.
Employee drug testing programs help to protect the health and safety of all employees, and palliate the [...]
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 [...]
Job Application and Drug Testing
As filling out a job application, some companies require drug testing.
It is not enough anymore to provide them with all kinds of personal information. Now they also want you to urinate in a cup. To a certain extent I understand the need for all of this personal information, but having an actual biological sample from [...]
Don’t Stop Yourself Due To These Contentious Addiction Themes
As I have said often before – the first step in healing, whether it be alcoholism, drug addiction or whatever – is understanding what you’re dealing with.
The reason I say this, is because understanding allows you to rid yourself of any preconceived ideas you may have, which are what keep you fixed in a certain [...]
Some Scary Facts About Alcoholism And Drug Addiction
The problem of drug addiction and alcoholism are escalating and spreading to levels totally out of control. But is enough being done? Are people actually aware of the real dangers and damage that alcohol and drugs can cause?
So let me provide you with a few addiction and alcoholism facts and statistics – so you can [...]
How Long Is The Detection Period For A Hair Drug Test?
A simple way to test for whether or not an individual has been using drugs is to administer a hair drug test. This is one of the best ways, in fact, to detect drug usage in a person because it is fairly non-evasive and is always fool proof, and takes place using a part of [...]
Is Alcohol And Drug Testing Really Worth The Cost For Your Business?
You can’t put a price on your company’s name as a reputable provider of safe services. Don’t jeopardize your company or school’s credibility- assure your clients and rest assure yourself that you have responsible employees with clean records.
Crucial Positions Where People May Need Mandatory Alcohol and Drug Testing
• Childcare
• Pilots
• Teachers
• Machinists
• Bus or Train [...]