Saliva vs. Urine Drug testing is a major tool in workplaces, legal settings, and personal situations, but when it comes to choosing the best method, is urine or saliva testing the real MVP?
Cheating Drug Test Myth This blog discusses the most common DIY drug test tricks, why they don’t work, and the risks of trying to cheat the system.
DOT Drug Test Cut-off Levels 2025 This blog explains how DOT drug testing works and why it matters, and it gives you insight into the most recent cut-off levels for 2025.
Post-Accident: 'Oops' Isn't a Safety Strategy Everything you need to know about post-accident drug and alcohol testing so you can handle the situation professionally and avoid legal liabilities.
DOT Random Pools: Monthly Calls Staying on top of DOT regulations doesn’t have to be complicated, and I’m here to walk you through it. Let’s jump in!
Diluted Drug Test Learn how overhydrating before a drug test can lead to a diluted result and inconclusive results on a urine drug test.
Drug Testing Site Office Clown of Compliance This blog explores three essential levels of monitoring collection sites, from desk audits to in-depth site visits.
Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing This cheat sheet helps you understand all the dos and don'ts of federal drug and alcohol testing.
Can You Outsmart a DOT Test? Learn more about what a DOT drug test really is, who's required to take it, and what you need to know to stay on the right side of the law.
Failed a DOT Drug Test? Learn how to navigate the Return to Duty process, regain your driving privileges, and get back on the road safely. Follow these steps to comply with FMCSA regulations and resume your commercial driving career.
Trends in Drug Use Whether you’re an employer, safety manager, or just curious about how drug trends are shifting in 2023, this blog has the insights you need.
Can Certain Foods Cause False Positives? People often wonder if they could get a false positive by eating a certain food. Let's explain how drug tests work and what might throw them off.
Caught Off Guard For a Random Drug Test? Random drug testing is more common than you might think. In this blog, we will help you understand what it is, what it entails, why it’s important, the legal aspects, and best practices.
Hand Sanitizers on Alcohol Tests Some people worry that using alcohol-based hand sanitizers could affect alcohol testing results. Is it true?
Exercise Before a Drug Test When people know a drug test is coming up, they focus on abstaining from substances, but could other factors, like exercise, affect the test results?
Can Second-Hand Smoke Fail a Drug Test? Concerned about failing a drug test because of secondhand marijuana smoke? Find out if you're at risk.
Detox Products: Do They Really Work? If you have used drugs recently and then you find out you will be drug tested, you may seek out detox products. But do they really work?
Is Your Employer Violating Your Rights? This article examines employment drug testing, its best practices, and why it is so commonly used across companies in the US.
Drug Test Reduce Workers' Comp? This blog helps with making informed decisions about how drug testing can influence insurance premiums and workplace dynamics.
GLASS: Health Street's App Transform your hiring process with GLASS by Health Street—simplifying employee screenings and saving you time.
Marijuana laws in Delaware In this blog, we’ll break down the latest legislative Delaware's marijuana laws updates and show you how Health Street’s drug testing services can help.
Marijuana Laws in California New regulations to cannabis laws in California took effect on January 1, 2024. Learn more about it in this blog.
Marijuana Laws in Ohio Ohio has joined a growing list of states in legalizing recreational marijuana. This blog provides insights into the current Ohio marijuana laws.
Why Is Drug Testing Important for Employers? Interested in how drug testing can help your business? This blog article covers why it can be more expensive not to drug test.
Drug Testing Can Improve Your Brand Starting an employee drug testing program is a strong sign you're serious about keeping your workplace safe and aligning with your brand's high standards.
Employee Refusal for Drug Testing An employee or potential employee refuses to take a drug test. As an employer, what do you do? Drug test refusals are a reality that employers across the nation face every day.
Prescription Medication: Employers This guide will help you learn more about prescription medication drug testing, and how to keep your workplace safe and fair for everyone.
5 Ways Health Street Can Help Understanding the critical role of OSHA compliance and effective workplace safety measures is essential for reducing workplace injuries, illnesses, accidents, and liabilities.
Hybrid Work Environment Learn about the challenges that come with drug testing and hybrid work, concerns about drug use with remote workers, and the impact of drug use on businesses.
Fentanyl Costing Lives in Opioid Epidemic This article talks about how fentanyl became a problem, why it's harmful, and what employers can do to keep their workplaces drug-free.
What Are Designer Drugs? Health Street covers what designer drugs are, tricky issues surrounding them, and how they impact workplaces. Plus, we will introduce you to employer drug testing solutions to make your workplace safer.
Health Screenings: What to Expect If you are looking for new hires in an industry where safety is essential, utilizing workforce health screenings or a pre-employment medical check-up can help ensure you’ve got the best fit for each role.
Why Pre-Employment Health Screenings Take the first step in safeguarding your company's success by registering for a pre-employment health screening with Health Street today.
How Can You Keep Your Workplace Safe? Make sure your workplace remains a safe environment by utilizing professional employment screening services. Here’s what you need to know!
Why An Employer Needs Drug Tests? Drug testing can be a beneficial service that keeps an employer’s workplace safe and productive - learn more about why it is vital tool in ensuring employee wellness!
What Do Background Checks Reveal? Background checks are essential for employers, helping to decide which candidate is best qualified for the job. Discover what these checks can reveal and how they are conducted.
How Accurate Are At-Home Drug Tests? Considering an at-home drug test but unsure of accuracy? We analyze the reliability of at-home testing so you can make informed decisions.
What Employers Look For in Drug Test? Pre-employment drug screening is becoming standard practice for many employers. Find out what substances are being tested and how to prepare for a drug test!
Guidelines for Workplace Learn more about developing the drug testing policy and what are the Federal Guidelines for Drug Testing in the Workplace.
Top 5 Drug Testing Mistakes This article will help you understand five factors in successful employee drug testing and some of the most common drug testing mistakes.
Employers Should Require Drug Testing Drug screening new employees is a common practice for employers. Health Street outlines methods and reasons for drug testing.
Employers Need to Know: Drug & Alcohol Health Street's blog covers keys points to know about pre-employment drug testing and alcohol testing.
Limitations to Drug Testing Learn more about the limitations of drug testing in the workplace and the pros and cons of drug testing.
Why Necessary in the Workplace Learn more about drug testing in the workplace. Why is it necessary and what are the benefits of random drug testing?
Advantages of Testing Employees If you currently operate or work at a business without a workplace drug testing policy, you might have a few questions about the potential pros and cons. Here's what you need to know!
What is Employment Drug Testing Learn more about employment drug testing and what are the most common drug testing methods.
Can Employer Say I Was Fired for Failing? Learn more about the employment background check and the facts about why drug testing is necessary in a workplace.
Most Common Test Used by Employers What drugs do employers test for and which drug testing panels are most common? Find out more about how employers drug test in Health Street’s blog.
6 Reasons to Drug Test Your Employees Learn 6 reasons to drug test employees legally. Boost productivity and ensure a safe workplace with employee drug testing. Stay compliant.
Federal vs State Drug Laws State and federal drug testing laws can vary, and it is crucial that employers remain aware of these laws when testing employees. Learn more about federal vs state drug test laws here.
Instant Tests Can Speed Up Hiring Process Instant drug tests may be the solution to speeding up your hiring process. Learn more about rapid drug testing and how drug test results are reported.
What Are Drug Testing Cutoff Levels? Laboratories measure drug test results using certain cutoff levels. Learn more about the standard drug testing cutoff levels here.
Reasons for Random Drug Testing Policy Random drug testing policies are one of the most effective substance abuse programs to set up with a business. Learn more about how a random drug testing policy can benefit your business.
What Legalizing Marijuana Means for Business? The differences between federal and state marijuana laws put business owners in a tricky spot. Health Street provides information about what marijuana legalization means for your business.
Handling Employment Substance Abuse Learn to identify the warning signs of substance abuse at work, and how to handle substance abuse in a professional environment. Health Street gives tips on employment drug testing.
Will Employers Stop Testing for THC? Since federal and state laws regarding marijuana can differ, you may wonder if employers will stop testing for marijuana. Learn more about employment marijuana testing here.
High Levels of Workplace Drug Abuse Employers beware. We asked workers and they told us: they are getting high at work and, alarmingly, circumventing employment drug screenings by using drugs that aren't being tested.
Florida Employers Can Save Money In 1990, Florida adopted the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program, incentivizing employers in the state to combat workplace drug use in an effort to improve worker safety.
Returned to THC Within 30 Days Health Street surveyed nearly 600 participants from locations around the country, 84 percent of whom are employed. Out of those, half were required to take a drug test.
How Long Marijuana Lasts in System How long marijuana remains in your system depends on the potency level of the THC in the marijuana you consume and how often you consume it. Higher THC means it lasts longer.
DOT Drug Testing 101 Let's be honest, a DOT drug test can be a little confusing to read about when some of the information out there is loaded with industry jargon that many of us are unfamiliar with.
Staffing Agencies & New Hires Employers are increasingly turning to staffing agencies to drug test applicants and weed out users before they even see them.
San Fran Taxi Driver A new drug and alcohol testing policy has been implemented in San Francisco as a way to keep the roads safer.
Will Issue 3 Change OH Testing? Ohio residents will vote on Issue 3 to legalize the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes. How could its passing impact the way businesses drug test their employees?
Legal Marijuana & Screening This article covers the challenges brought on by legal marijuana and drug testing in the workplace and tips to help employers adjust.
Different Types of Drug Tests Health Street offers comprehensive drug screenings that your company can use to check job candidates as well as your employees for possible substance abuse.
How Far Back Does a Drug Test Go? In choosing the best drug testing services for your needs, there are several considerations, such as whether you wish to test for more recent use of drugs or over a longer period of time.
Difference Between 10 and 12 Panel At Health Street, we offer many kinds of panel drug tests, and it may be overwhelming. However, this allows our clients to choose a panel drug test that's customized to fit their needs or company requirements.
Different Panel Drug Tests At Health Street, we offer our clients both urine and hair follicle drug tests in different panel configurations. Learn more in our blog.
How Breathalyzers Work Last night, I administered a breathalyzer alcohol test on a pilot whose flight was about to take off.
Benefits of Workplace Drug Testing Workplace drug testing is one tool that allows employers to make sure that safety and productivity remain optimal, both of which provide quantifiable returns on the cost of the tests.
Home Drug Test vs Lab "Is a home drug test as accurate as a lab test?" Let's examine the facts, and they may surprise you because they are not what you think!
Methamphetamines Effects on The Body Breaking Bad, the critically acclaimed TV series, endeavored to present scientifically accurate information about methamphetamines; here is a summary of the facts.
Drug Test At Work It seems every company has a drug-free workplace these days, but are they effective in achieving their stated goals? Does a simple pre-employment urine test mean a company is truly drug free?
Do Temp Agencies Drug Test Whether a company insists on temp workers taking pre-employment drug tests depends on the business and the position being filled.
What does a standard drug test screen for? A standard drug test is one that detects certain common substances. At Health Street, drug tests range from 5 panel (five different drugs) to a comprehensive 25 panel drug test.
