Posts Tagged ‘Drug Testing’
Former NBA All-Star’s Drug Addiction Spiraling out of Control
Lamar Odom’s basketball career is on hold since he’s crack addiction went public.
Read MoreMLB Dishes out Suspensions to Players Found Using PEDs
The MLB has handed out suspensions to 13 players associated with the Biogenesis scandal.
Read MoreRyan Braun Fails Drug Test, Banned for Remainder of MLB Season
Ryan Braun, along with several other MLB players, are under investigation for their connection with a company called Biogenesis.
Read MoreShould SNAP Recipients be Subject to Drug Testing?
An amendment passed in the House of Representatives that will make people applying for SNAP benefits have to take a drug test.
Read MoreShould Doctors be Drug Tested?
Medical experts say that doctors should be subject to drug tests to protect patients.
Read MoreIs the Boston Fire Department Ignoring Drug Test Results?
A comprehensive drug test is frequently a standard part of employment along with a background check. However, once on the job, employees, particularly in life-saving occupations, frequently are subject to random and on-the-spot screenings. This is the case in Boston, where two firefighters died on the job in 2007. Later it was found one had…
Read MoreFla. Considers Drug Testing Bill for Welfare Assistance
Should you be clean to get on welfare? Lawmakers in Florida think so. A recent bill requiring drug tests for temporary welfare assistance in Florida passed through the state senate and house last week and may become law. Florida, however, isn’t alone in requiring drug tests for welfare recipients. We saw a similar instance nearly…
Read MoreDrug Tests to Stay Employed, to Receive Unemployment Benefits
Drug tests are part of employment, and may be required to receive unemployment benefits, as well. But some employers are firing employees who are found to have legal painkillers in their systems after such tests.
Read MoreThere’s No Secret to Passing a Drug Test
Passing a drug test is a requirement for many jobs and, if you’re a drug user, the best way to pass one of these tests to be employed is to simply stop using drugs.
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