Category Archives: News

Welfare and Drug Testing

Numerous states are performing studies or already implementing testing laws for welfare recipients. A common theme for these states is requiring individuals who fail  the test the ability to finish a substance abuse treatment program and/or passing another test to receive benefits. Some can interpret these state’s actions as ways to infringe on individual rights....
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Even More on Dabbing

Our company blog recently highlighted news concerning dabbing. This technique of increasing the potency of marijuana now has hit the headlines again with a father experimenting with the technique and causing his car to explode and injuring his 2 year old child. Read the article>>>...
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Custody & Positive Drug Test Results

In a rare case of a mother losing custody of her child for a drug test result we are reminded of the importance of following strict procedures. Companies have an enormous responsibility to follow their drug testing program protocol and process each test result under the consultation with Medical Review Officer (MRO). This goes for...
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Thoughts about celebrity pot endorsements and pop culture

Monti Stiles’  summary of the celebrity campaign on marijuana is a great write-up and captures many of the similarities of the marijuana and tobacco industries. There is a lot of truth behind the idea of tackling these problems head on and  instilling urgency. This counsel might be the key behind stopping marijuana usage especially in...
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