Why Saliva Drug Test Kits are Gaining Popularity in the Workplace

Saliva drug tests are increasingly becoming used by professionals in the workplace as an alternative to traditional drug testing such as blood or urine samples. The use of drug testing is common in the workforce to deter illegal drug use by employees. There are many reasons why these tests have risen in popularity. Major factors […]
What Is on a 12 Panel Drug Test?

A drug “panel” refers to the specific drug, or drug family, that one would want to test. Find out what is on a 12 Panel Drug Test.
Why Drug Test for Employment and Who is Addicted to Drugs?

Does your workplace drug test for employment? Drug testing has been a proven way to effectively detect drugs of abuse. While drug addiction is still a taboo subject, the rate of its increase is of concern. In 2010, only 22.1 million or 8.7% of individuals age 12 or older used illicit drugs within the past year1. […]
COVID-19 Effects on Substance Abuse and Mental Health

Before COVID-19 hit the world, the addiction epidemic was already a large, growing problem in the United States. Data indicates that substance misuse has been rising on an annual basis. The pandemic caused a lot of turmoil and uncertainty. It negatively affected the mental health of many individuals. Lockdown isolation and fear of the unknown […]
Forensic Use Only: Definition & Examples

Forensic Use Only (FUO) devices are exclusive to law enforcement agencies and organizations associated with them. Learn more about FUO.
The Science Behind Addiction and Obsession

When an individual exhibits addictive or obsessive behavior, they continue to do so because the stimulus in question is perceived to be highly rewarding despite the adverse consequences that follow. Clinical research has shown that addiction alters the brain’s processes that dictate what a person desires, how habits are formed, how emotions are regulated, as […]
California Legalizes Marijuana: What Does This Mean for the Employer?

UPDATED: 4/5/2023 On November 8, 2016, the people of California voted to legalize marijuana, making it the largest state to do so. The Adult Use of Marijuana Act is more commonly known as Prop 64. This has presented a new challenge for employers who are looking to maintain a drug-free workplace. Despite the legalization of […]
Pill Nation: are Americans Over-Medicated?

Sourcee: Wallace, David. Pill Nation: Are American Over-Medicated? Infographics Journal, 2014.
Opiate Withdrawal

Opiate withdrawal is characterized by the physical and mental symptoms that occur after stopping or reducing intake of opioids, a substance found in certain prescription pain medications and illegal drugs like heroin. The use of prescription medication is used by nearly half of all Americans in the United States. The use of opioids increases the […]
Common Prescription Pain Relievers

Doctors prescribe opioids to give relief to those in acute pain. Regular use of the prescription drug can lead to addiction and dependence. Examples of prescribed opioids include: Codeine: Used for mild to moderately severe pain. Fentynal: Used for severe ongoing pain. Fentynal is highly addictive and it is a synthetic alternative to morphine. Hydrocodone: […]