by Bostec | Oct 18, 2017 | Drug Facts, Drug Testing, Teenage Drug Use
Marijuana, as you know, is legal for adults to purchase and consume in Washington state. Initiative 502, which was passed by voters in November 2012, legalized small amounts of marijuana for those 21 and older. Marijuana is not, however, legal at the federal level,...
by Bostec | Sep 20, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing
There are a number of reasons that employers conduct employee drug tests. One is to reduce the likelihood of on-the-job accidents. Another is to protect employees in the event that an accident does occur. A third reason could be that tests are required by law;...
by Bostec | Jul 21, 2017 | Alcohol testing, Drug Facts, Drug Testing, Home Use, Teenage Drug Use
Drugs. Simultaneously insidious and (especially for young minds) tantalizing, they weasel their way into homes via peer pressure, rebellion, depression and so many other factors. There can be a number of reasons why teenagers might use drugs, and none of them means...
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...
