by Allison Jones | Mar 23, 2023 | Addiction, Alcohol testing, Drug Policies, Drug Testing
If you suspect an employee of misusing drugs or alcohol, you might be apprehensive about voicing your concerns; Most of us don’t enjoy confrontation, and we don’t want to say the wrong thing and end up with a disgruntled employee. Fortunately, there are a few things...
by Bostec | Apr 29, 2022 | Alcohol testing, Training
To help keep people safe on the road, federal Department of Transportation rules require that employers in certain industries — aviation, trucking, railroad, transit, pipeline and maritime, for example — participate in breath alcohol testing programs. These programs...
by Bostec | Mar 25, 2022 | Alcohol testing, Drug Policies, Drug Testing
The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, considers there to be five elements that are important components of any drug-free workplace. Bostec works with companies throughout...
by Bostec | Feb 22, 2022 | Alcohol testing, Drug Policies, Drug Testing
The federal government has a vested interest in making sure that nobody operating large commercial vehicles on U.S. roadways is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. To that end, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of...
by Bostec | Dec 29, 2021 | Alcohol testing, Drug Policies, Drug Testing
With the excitement of Christmas, family celebrations and parties behind us, the months after the holidays can be difficult for many. Add to that the consistently dreary weather, and you have a recipe for winter doldrums. It’s no surprise that this time of year,...
by Bostec | Sep 27, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol testing, Teenage Drug Use
Helping teenagers overcome addictions to drugs or alcohol can involve multiple steps, but by far the most important is just getting started. It can be difficult for many parents to overcome the perception of stigma attached to their kids using drugs. However, for...
