Drug Testing Industry News & Topics
What Is Fentanyl & How Is It Abused
Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid. It is a prescription medicine that is also illegally manufactured and used. Fentanyl has two types: Prescription and Illicitly Produced Fentanyl. Both are classified as synthetic opioids. Fentanyl is sold under the brand...
The Link Between Workplace Well-Being And Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse is the unhealthy usage of alcohol, drugs, or other substances that impairs a person's functionality or well-being. Substance abuse in the workplace might go undetected for a long time. People who have poor coping methods and frequently use drugs or...
Can Supplements And Medications Interfere With Drug Testing?
A Drug Test examines a sample of your urine, blood, saliva, or hair for evidence of one or more illegal or prescription substances. A drug test can detect drug use and misuse, which includes: Using illegal substances like cocaine...
Drug Abuse At The Workplace And What To Do About It
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), over 70% of Americans who use illegal drugs work; most binge drinkers do as well. Marijuana and cocaine are the most commonly abused narcotics in the workplace. Employee alcohol and drug...
8 Qualities To Look For In Job Candidates
The days are gone when having a single specific talent was sufficient to qualify you for a fantastic career. Employers now prefer employees that are constantly learning new skills and adapting to changes inside and outside of the company. Organizations are more than...
The 7 Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug addiction is the world’s fastest-growing drug problem. After alcohol and marijuana, prescription medicines are the most widely abused drugs. Abuse includes: Taking the medication without a prescriptionTaking more than prescribedUtilizing it for a...