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The Benefits of Drug Testing Employees

What Are Some of the Advantages of Drug Testing Employees?

Drug testing employees can be controversial, but when done correctly it provides important safety measures for workplaces. Testing helps prevent workplace accidents and protects employees by ensuring a safe working environment. It also enables employers to comply with legislation requiring pre-employment or regular drug testing of staff. Along with these clear benefits, there are less … Read more

How to Use Home Drug Test Kits

How to Use Home Drug Tests Kits

Home drug testing kits are tools that can help determine if a person is using drugs. They can check for the presence of dangerous drugs including cannabis, opiates, cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, and benzodiazepines. Whilst home drug testing is popular among parents of teenagers, it is also used in schools, offices, and business organisations. Compared to … Read more

Scottish Government Calls for Legal Drug Use

Scottish Government Calls for Legal Drug Use

Officials from the Scottish government are advocating for the legalisation of personal use of drugs. They are asking for  the UK government to amend the legislation so that drug users can receive help and treatment as opposed to being charged with a crime. Even though Westminster is solely responsible for drug laws, the Scottish government … Read more

What is Adulteration?

What is Adulteration?

For an employee, taking a urine drug test can be a stressful experience. In many occupations, failing a drug test can mean instant dismissal and loss of livelihood. For this reason, those who fear that their drug use will be detected may resort to radical measures to make sure that they are not discovered. Most … Read more

The Legality Of Drug Testing in the Workplace

Drug Testing And The Legality Of Drug Testing Policies in the Workplace

It’s quite commonplace today for employers to implement drug testing policies and related procedures in the workplace. In order to ensure a drug-free work environment, employees in certain industries are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test, then agree to participate in random drug screening during their employment with that company. In most cases, … Read more

Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace

In the workplace there can be problems with alcohol and drugs. The person under the influence of these substance can be a hazard to not only themselves personally but to others in the workplace, in addition to the regular health problems associated with substance abuse. Legal drugs as well as illegal ones can also be … Read more

Drug Test Cut-off Levels for Opiates

Drug Test Cut-off Levels for Opiates

In this article, we examine the cut-off levels of urine and saliva drug tests for Opiates. What are Opiates? The group of natural and synthetic drugs that have a morphine-like pharmacological action are known as Opiates. Primarily these drugs are designed for pain relief but they can also be abused for recreational purposes. Opiates are … Read more

Drug Test Cups

18 Panel Drug Test with Integrated Cup

What is a Drug Test Cup and How Does it Work? Drug test cups are commonly used for drug testing. They are used by employers, parents and police to determine whether a person has been using drugs. They are perfect for workplace drug testing. A urine sample is collected in a small, plastic cup with … Read more

Saliva Drug Testing Kits – The Facts

Saliva Drug Testing Kits - The Facts

Drug testing is becoming more prevalent in all areas of our lives, from sport to work. There are various ways in which drug testing can take place. The most common methods are urine and saliva drug testing. Drug testing using samples of hair and blood is also possible, but hose methods are less used in … Read more