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Can an Alcohol Test Detect Drinking From Days Ago? EtG vs. EtOH Explained
A person has a few drinks on Friday night and is asked to provide a urine specimen on Monday morning. Can that alcohol use still be detected? The answer depends on the type of alcohol test being performed. Some alcohol tests look for ethanol (EtOH), the alcohol found...
National Recovery Month in the Workplace: Supporting Recovery While Maintaining Safety
Every workplace is made up of people, and many of those people have been affected by substance use disorders, either personally or through a family member, friend, or coworker. Recovery is not uncommon. It is happening every day in communities and workplaces across...
Scromiting: The Surprising Illness Linked to Heavy Cannabis Use
For decades, marijuana has been promoted by many as a way to reduce nausea, ease discomfort, and improve appetite. Yet doctors across the United States continue to see patients experiencing a condition that seems to turn those expected effects upside down. The...
Fentanyl in Workplace Drug Testing: What Employers Need to Know in 2026
Some workplace drug testing programs can detect fentanyl, but not every drug test includes fentanyl screening. Federal workplace drug testing programs have expanded fentanyl testing, while DOT-regulated testing has proposed, but not yet finalized, similar changes....
Texas THC Laws in 2026: What Consumers, Employers, and Businesses Need to Know
Texas' hemp and THC marketplace has undergone significant changes in 2026. A combination of regulatory actions, court rulings, and agency enforcement measures has reshaped what products can legally be sold, possessed, and consumed across the state. For consumers,...
FAA Drug Testing Requirements for Drone Delivery Operations: What Employers Need to Know About Part 120 Compliance
Commercial drone delivery is quickly moving from experimental pilot programs into real-world logistics. Healthcare providers, retailers, food delivery companies, e-commerce platforms, and technology firms are increasingly exploring unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS,...
Post-Mortem DNA Profiles: Preserve DNA Before Burial or Cremation
When a loved one passes away, families are often faced with difficult decisions in a short period of time. Funeral arrangements must be made, legal affairs settled, and final wishes honored—all while navigating grief and loss. One decision that is rarely discussed,...
Ritalin Abuse, Side Effects & Workplace Drug Testing
It often starts with a simple decision—one pill to stay focused, meet a deadline, or push through a long night. Prescription medications can be powerful tools when used correctly. However, when misused, they can quickly become dangerous. Ritalin, a commonly prescribed...
What Employers Need to Know About “7‑OH” Kratom: The Rise of “Gas Station Heroin”
Every few years, a new substance slips into the mainstream before most employers have had time to understand what it is, how it is being sold, or what kind of risk it may create on the job. Right now, that substance is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7‑OH)—a potent...
Marijuana Rescheduling and DOT Drug Testing: What DOT‑Regulated Employers and Drivers Must Know in 2026
The federal government’s move to reschedule certain marijuana products has triggered widespread confusion across transportation, logistics, and other safety‑sensitive industries. Headlines often suggest that marijuana use is now legal or that DOT drug testing...