In recent Wall Street Journal interview we see current drug trends. American workers are increasingly testing positive for illicit drug use across almost all workforce categories and drug test specimen types. Marijuana increased for the second consecutive year in the general U.S. workforce. Marijuana positivity in oral fluid is...
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Proposal for New HHS Rules Could Effect DOT Drug Testing Procedures
Because the Department of Transportation (DOT) must follow the scientific guidelines of the HHS for DOT-regulated drug testing laboratory procedures, participants in the DOT transportation industry drug testing program should be aware of the important issues that HHS is considering. Any final rule issued by the HHS regarding...
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Drug Traffickers Working Through US Postal Service
It appears drug traffickers are going to all extremes to get their product from supplier to dealer.
“Authorities in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes are increasingly contending with drug dealers using the U.S. mail and private delivery services to send and receive illicit...
Vermont Becomes Second State to Take Action Against Zohydro Prescribing
This pure hydrocodone drug is causing states to limit the ability for doctors to prescribe. Massachusetts was the first as opioid abuse is already an enormous problem nationwide and many are questioning the FDA decision for this more powerful and addictive drug. When Governor Patrick announced the Zohydro ban, he cited...
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