by Bostec | May 18, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing
Marketing. Hiring. Taxes. The bottom line. Running a business requires paying close attention to a number of disparate areas. One thing that many business owners overlook is their responsibility regarding drug-free environments at work. Federal laws on drug-free...
by Bostec | Apr 19, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing, Teenage Drug Use
According to a recently released report, alcohol use among teenagers is down from a decade ago, but the use of marijuana and other drugs is on the rise. The good news is that alcohol use among 12th graders in Washington state continues to decline. Thirty-two percent...
by Bostec | Feb 16, 2017 | Drug Facts, Drug Testing, Home Use, Teenage Drug Use
While it does offer some benefits, the risks of marijuana use are high, say researchers in a new report from The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. In investigating the available literature on the effects of marijuana, a group of top researchers...
by Bostec | Nov 16, 2016 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing, Home Use, Teenage Drug Use
If you have a loved one who has been using drugs or alcohol, you undoubtedly have been beating the bushes for ways to help. Perhaps you have tried a family intervention. Perhaps you’ve begun researching ways to have a professional get involved, too. When faced with a...
by Bostec | Oct 19, 2016 | Drug Facts
China White. Dance Fever. Goodfella. Tango and Cash. Have you heard these names? No, we’re not talking Hollywood blockbusters. These are street names for fentanyl, an incredibly powerful drug that’s growing in popularity for its intense, short-lived highs. According...
by Bostec | Jul 19, 2016 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing
Why go through the trouble of establishing a drug-free workplace? For starters, it’s not that much trouble. But more importantly, evidence is overwhelming that drug-free workplaces are healthier, happier and more efficient workplaces. The Substance Abuse and Mental...