Drug Testing Industry News & Topics
What Are the Requirements for Conducting Legal “Random Drug Testing”?
Today it is quite common for employers to have random drug testing policies and procedures in place for their employees and staff. In most cases, employees must be willing to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and then agree to additional random drug...
Company Drug Testing: What Causes a False Positive Result?
Typically, drug testing involves the use of a urine sample, but other forms of testing such as the use of hair follicles and saliva samples are continuing to gain momentum and increase in popularity. In extreme instances such as vehicular accidents and cases of...
What to Do if you Suspect your Employee is Abusing Alcohol or Drugs
As a nation, we are becoming increasingly aware that alcoholism (or excessive use of alcohol) and drug addiction, are at epidemic levels—you only need to switch on the television to see the devastating effects amongst loved ones and within our communities. The...
Don’t Make These 7 Background Screening Mistakes
Does your company have a background screening process in place? Do you sometimes wonder if it’s as efficient and effective as it should be? You’re not alone. Companies across the country have background screening procedures in place, but some just don’t quite hit the...
Drug Tests & Background Checks- The Process of Hiring
Hiring Employees Are you ready to hire new employees for your business? Maybe you want to bring in some new people for an expansion or perhaps you’re just opening. Performing background checks and drug tests are often essential parts of the hiring process. When you...
Abuse of Prescription (Rx) Drugs Affects Young Adults Most
Published on Drugabuse.gov

