According to a report from the White House, usage of the synthetic drugs known as Spice and Bath Salts has risen alarmingly in the United States in the past three years. Calls to poison control centers for human exposure to … Read More »
Employment Laws Got You Tied Up in Knots?
Have you postponed starting a drug testing program because of uncertainties about what employment laws will or will not allow? American’s With Disabilities Act, National Labor Relations Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Drug Free Workplace Act – these laws and … Read More »
Do You Know Your Employee is On Drugs?
We all know the stereotype of the drug or alcohol abuser – crazed, stumbling, incoherent. But, most of the time, signs of drug and alcohol use are more subtle. Here are some things to look for: Changes in Personality – … Read More »
Should Florida Test Welfare Recipients?
At least three dozen states in the United States are considering or have already passed bills to institute drug testing for welfare recipients. In May, 2011, Florida lawmakers approved a drug-testing program for unemployed Floridians seeking benefits. The ACLU sued, … Read More »
They’re Using Bath Salts? How Bad Can That Be?
The newest member of the designer drug scene is a potentially-lethal concoction called bath salts for its crystalline composition. This synthetic powder, sold legally online and in drug paraphernalia stores, is known by a variety of names, including “Ivory Wave,” … Read More »