Drug Tests

While synthetic urine is still legal in most states, some are instituting a synthetic urine ban in an effort to prevent its use for passing drug tests. This exact chemical replica of human urine is so indistinguishable from the real thing that drug-testing labs may be unable to tell the difference. The motivation behind the ban is identified as public safety, with the assumption that truck drivers and heavy machinery operators may pose a risk if they avoid random drug testing. While the practice of random employee drug testing is of questionable value in preventing drug use on the job, easy access to synthetic urine further reduces its perceived value and cost-effectiveness. What States Are Banning Synthetic Urine? At least… Read More

Nothing can ruin your chances at a job faster than a failed drug test. The consequences of just one positive test can bias employers against you for years to come, destroying your chances of finding gainful employment. Even if you're not the sort of person who occasionally indulges, any number of legal substances can create a false positive. Don't let your future hinge on some mass-produced, easily confused chemical detection process. The following infographic lays out a step-by-step guide that shows you what you need to do to pass a drug test, as well as when to do it. You'll also learn about some of the perfectly legal substances that can still produce a false positive, and the steps to… Read More