Smoking, edibles, vaping, and dabbing are words well-equated with marijuana now that legalization is spreading across the nation. It should come as no surprise that someone came up with the idea of producing THC-infused drinks to boost revenue even further. THC drinks may not have made it to a bar or quick shop near you yet but they could be on their way. Already popular in Canada, marketers are reporting that it’s the high-potency drinks that consumers are purchasing most often in the growing line of THC-infused beverages. Reasons include that these drinks mirror the same potent “buzz” as the ..read more

The term “diluted urine” is pretty self-explanatory. The body excretes waste through urination, however, if someone increases their liquid intake too much prior to providing a urine sample, it throws things off-kilter. It can cause the urine pH level to measure close to neutral. When this happens, it throws up an immediate red flag because drug users may attempt to falsify a drug test result by diluting their urine specimen. Most likely, in hopes of either cleansing the body at a quicker rate—which isn’t happening, oh, by the way—or masking their drug use with a diluted urine sample. Despite w ..read more

It’s shocking to most of society to even imagine the need for the term “butt-chugging” to be in existence. And, if you don’t care to take the time to reason out the meaning, we’ll get that out of the way for you. It refers to consuming alcohol through the rectum. Gross isn’t it? Nonetheless, this dangerous trend continues to make the rounds, particularly among younger age groups. What is it? The official terminology for butt-chugging is called an “alcohol enema.” It is a way to administer alcohol directly to the bloodstream by way of inserting a tube into the rectum. Others soak tampons in alc ..read more

Ohio is the latest state to propose banning the use of Monkey Whizz. The Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 156 and it is moving on to the House of Representatives. If the bill passes in to law, Ohio will become the 19th state to make the ban official, making it the first to do so since 2020. States that initially rushed to ban Monkey Whizz and similar products are: Alabama Arkansas Arizona Florida Georgia Indiana Kansas Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire North Carolina Oklahoma Tennessee Utah West Virginia Wisconsin Who would buy Monkey Whizz anyway? You might have surmised b ..read more

The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulates the safety-sensitive workforce. Employee drug testing is part of the protocol. Does a drug test result ever present a DOT safety concern? The DOT drug testing regulations stipulate that test results be reviewed by a Medical Review Officer (MRO). MROs are responsible for determining if a drug test result is a safety concern. Safety concerns are issues that arise from a positive drug test. Resolving the issue After reviewing the result, the MRO contacts the employee, notifies them of the result, and gives them a chance to explain any medical ..read more

Drug users with the right connections can purchase any drug imaginable on the black market and have it delivered straight to their door. Of course, that’s a money talks scenario. Most addicts—many of whom are homeless—operate on a meager budget sticking to street drugs readily available nearby—probably without leaving the block—which still likely amounts to a large array of choices. We’re decades into the “war on drugs” now and the number of overdose deaths—except during 2019—continues to rise each year. Before that encouraging data could even be announced, however, COVID lockdowns and the unc ..read more

In the US, the logistics and trucking industry is highly competitive. The sector plays a vital role in facilitating the flow of goods throughout the entire world’s largest consumer market. Nearly seventy-three percent of all American cargo—that equates to over 11 billion tons of freight—was transported by trucks last year according to the American Trucking Associations website. The trucking industry continues to trump all other means of transport, air, pipeline, rail, and water combined. The latest data released by the American Trucking Associations reveals that trucking revenues were $940.8 b ..read more

The baby boomers who took part in the hippie movement made smoking marijuana and casual drug use a popular lifestyle for many. As a result, marijuana has long since gained the reputation of being a “harmless” drug because users tend to be thought of as laid back and relaxed. However, the pot distributed back in the day was far less potent than what is available legally today. Therein lies the problem because we have no idea how high-potency pot is going to affect the human body over time. Somebody needs to tell Gen Z. The stoner generation Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z, also known a ..read more

Probationary drug testing is deemed necessary for various reasons. That being said, it’s a given that someone who has been convicted of drug possession can expect to be randomly tested for drugs when placed on probation. Other scenarios that could involve probationary drug testing may include: Child custody cases Court mandated parenting programs Returning to the workplace after completing rehab Divorce cases Driving under the influence (DUI) convictions Driving while intoxicated (DWI) convictions And, of course, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has probationary drug testing procedures ..read more

Employers are beginning to choose the hair follicle drug test more often. The main reason is that hair tests provide employers with proof of consistent drug use for 90 days before the test. It’s impossible to “fake” the results because the test subject is never out of the technician’s sight. The test can’t detect recent drug use, however, but when you’re looking at the big picture, is that even an issue? The hair test isn’t a good choice for detecting recent drug use because it takes seven to ten days for the metabolites to grow out of the hair follicle. The natural process When someone ingest ..read more