{"id":50996,"date":"2015-09-16T10:39:22","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T10:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/?p=50996"},"modified":"2022-12-02T11:13:35","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:13:35","slug":"employer-drug-testing-and-marijuana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/blogs\/employer-drug-testing-and-marijuana\/","title":{"rendered":"Employer Drug Testing and Marijuana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Workplace Drug Testing and Marijuana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employer drug testing for marijuana<\/strong><\/a> has become much more complicated in recent years. With several states now allowing medical marijuana and Colorado and Washington allowing recreational marijuana, now tests are required that do more than just detect the mere presence of the drug. Today\u2019s tests can measure how much of the drug\u2019s metabolite is in the system as well as the existence of the chemical in the body. If you were wondering if testing for marijuana<\/strong><\/a> has meaning anymore, these new tests make it clear that YES, it is. In fact, as marijuana is becoming more accepted, it may be MORE important to test current and potential employees. Consider these three reasons why you should check out today\u2019s tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.      <\/strong>The Benefit of a Drug Free Workplace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We can help you put together a drug-free workplace program<\/strong><\/a>. When you can advertise that your firm is drug-free, customers and employees alike will develop a higher level of confidence. Plus, you can feel good that you are investing in the health and wellness of your employees by requiring this drug-free workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.      <\/strong>Our Reporting by MROs is State of the Art<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Testing is performed at SAMHSA certified laboratories.  We offer drug testing where your test is checked and verified by a medical review officer (MRO). We know that accurate reviews are crucial to you, so we invest in the best employees to assure you get just this. With our officers and assistants, we can offer MRO coverage<\/a> from 8 am until 8 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.      <\/strong>Comply with DOT Regulations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even in areas where marijuana is legal, you may have requirements put in place by the DOT. Alternatively, perhaps, you simply want to meet these higher requirements to make sure there are no liability issues with your firm. Our DOT drug testing programs<\/strong><\/a> are designed to help you meet all of these standards that the DOT sets. Don\u2019t settle for just any drug testing\u2014make sure that your program is compliant with DOT standards and that it will pass a DOT audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, there are many reasons to consider drug testing\u2014and with the high-tech tests today, you can test accurately even in states where medical or recreational marijuana is legal. If you would like more information about implementing or upgrading testing for your workplace, call or contact us at National Drug Screening, Inc today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider these alarming statistics from Colorado just published 09\/2015:<\/p>\n\n\n\n