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Traditional drug testing is no longer sufficient to determine workplace impairment, especially with evolving cannabis laws. Employers are shifting toward real-time impairment testing using cognitive assessments and ocular scans to detect actual signs of impairment rather than relying solely on positive drug results. This approach helps reduce liability, improve safety, and comply with regulations that […]
Oral fluid (saliva) testing is not a valid measure of cannabis impairment or timing of use. A meta-analysis of seven clinical trials (116 participants) found highly inconsistent THC levels, even among people consuming identical amounts, making these tests unreliable for determining recent use or impairment. In contrast to breathalyzers for alcohol, saliva tests often flag […]
A bill introduced on July 10, 2025, H.R. 4320, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Public Safety Improvement Act, would allow positive hair drug test results to be entered into the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Proponents, including the Trucking Alliance, argue that hair testing detects drug use up to 90 days and closes safety gaps. Opponents […]
A recent survey by NuggMD reveals that nearly 80% of cannabis users in the U.S. consume marijuana as a substitute for prescription drugs. Despite lacking medical marijuana cards, many respondents use cannabis therapeutically for stress, anxiety, and pain relief. The substitution effect may impact pharmaceutical profits, with estimates suggesting around 40 million Americans rely on […]
Urine is the preferred testing matrix for routine random drug testing in safety-sensitive industries due to its non-invasive collection, cost-effectiveness, and ability to detect a wide range of substances. This method provides a reliable indicator of recent drug use, ensuring workplace safety and compliance with regulatory standards. There are several advantages of urine testing, most […]
A peer-reviewed report by federal researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), points to the food industry and hospitality industries as some of the most common consumers of marijuana, followed by people in arts, design entertainment, sports and media occupations. The responses were limited to those from people who worked for wages, […]
Voters in Massachusetts have rejected a proposal to legalize natural psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin mushrooms, which was recently approved for use in Oregon and Colorado. Opponents argue the drugs could be harmful for those at risk for schizophrenia or psychosis.
Nebraska voters have approved medical cannabis measures, which legalize and regulate medical cannabis in the state. The first, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act, would offer rights for the use of cannabis to alleviate a medical condition and its symptoms, while Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act would create the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission. Voters […]
It is often called a hair follicle drug test but actually we don’t test the hair follicle, we cut head hair as close to the scalp as possible for the hair drug test. Leg hair, arm hair, beard hair and underarm hair are all options if there is not 1.5 inches of head hair available.
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The role of the Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) within the Substance Abuse Professional Drug and Alcohol Program is to evaluate DOT-mandated safety-sensitive employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol regulation. Steps, that aim to rehabilitate and comply with regulations of safety-sensitive positions, include a violent occurrence, initial evaluation, treatment and education, follow-up evaluation, […]
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