Complete Drug Testing Solutions » drug testing options http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:11:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Methamphetamine Drug Testing Kits Are An Invaluable Resource http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog/drug-testing/methamphetamine-drug-testing-kits-are-an-invaluable-resource http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog/drug-testing/methamphetamine-drug-testing-kits-are-an-invaluable-resource#comments Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:58:26 +0000 david http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog/?p=99 In the decade spanning from 2000 to 2009, America witnessed an alarming rise in the abuse of methamphetamine, which is a drug that causes extreme hyperactivity, erratic and violent behavior, and physical deterioration. Also known by the street names “meth,” “speed,” and “tweak,” methamphetamine is an extremely dangerous drug that, until recently, was very difficult to detect with traditional drug testing options. As the plague of methamphetamine addiction continues to spread, parents and employers alike have become increasingly concerned with testing for the drug. Because many methamphetamine addicts can live as “functional addicts” for some time before exhibiting symptoms, it can be extremely problematic for parents and employers to tell if a child or employee is addicted to meth. This is why the availability of easy to use, reliable, and accurate methamphetamine drug testing kits is so important.

Methamphetamine drug testing kits are typically available in several forms, ranging from the single use urinalysis test kit to the comprehensive hair follicle test. Traces of methamphetamine will usually stay in the system for up to a week after use and can be detected by quality drug testing kits. Arming yourself with the methamphetamine testing kit is the first step towards preventing your children or employees from succumbing to the scourge of meth addiction.

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]]> http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog/drug-testing/methamphetamine-drug-testing-kits-are-an-invaluable-resource/feed 0 Knowing Which Drug Testing Option To Use http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog/drug-testing/knowing-which-drug-testing-option-to-use http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog/drug-testing/knowing-which-drug-testing-option-to-use#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:11:31 +0000 david http://completedrugtestingsolutions.com/blog/?p=23 While most employers are aware that drug testing kits come in two main forms, the urinalysis test and the hair follicle test, they may not know which option is best for various workplace situations. For example, if an accident has occurred on the job and resulted in injuries or property damage, a responsible employer would want to determine if anybody involved was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In this case, a urinalysis test is the best choice because urine testing is required by federal law to meet strict guidelines, while hair follicle testing has less stringent requirements. Urinalysis testing is considered much more reliable as evidence in a courtroom and should be used when it is likely that legal action may be taken.

On the other hand, if an employer wants to examine his staff’s drug usage over a long period, perhaps for a quarterly review, he or she should choose the hair follicle test. Traces of drug use, even up to 2 months after the illicit substance was last used, can be detected by hair follicle testing. This is also a less intrusive option for large workforces, as it simply requires a few strands of hair to be plucked, rather than dealing with bodily fluids. Knowing which drug testing option you may need for certain circumstances is essential for any conscientious employer.

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