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Pros and Cons of Mandatory Drug Screening In Schools 32 weeks 4 days ago

Recently, there has been a significant rise in substance use among teenagers. Research by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that more than 20% of 8th graders have consumed an illegal substance at least once, and 11% of 12th graders are addicted to any one of the illegal substances.

A report based on the Psychological Corporation’s Drug Testing and Workplace Screening Study found that mandatory student drug testing programs are ineffective at catching drug use.

The report used a drug test called the 5-panel metabolite urinalysis to test how effective these programs detected students who used drugs. But, the test results show that very few students were using drugs at school.

The study found that less than 2% of students tested positive for drug use, and even if all students are subject to testing, it would only detect about 25% of those using drugs. The results are consistent with other research conducted on drug use in schools.

A study by the University of Michigan found that mandatory random drug tests did not decrease substance abuse problems in high school students. Yet, it did reduce the amount of drinking and marijuana use among those who identified themselves as substance abusers.

Moreover, certain negatives and positives come with these programs. For example, one study found that mandatory drug testing at school increased the dropout rate by 0.8% among seniors who participated in the program. Yet, another study showed no significant differences between schools with and without student drug testing.

5 Panel vs. 10 Panel Drug Test - Drugs, Detection Times & Results 2 years 13 weeks ago

Every drug test comes in panels. As the name suggests, a 5-panel drug test kits screen for five classes of drugs. Opiates, THC, PCP, Cocaine, and Amphetamines are the chemicals assessed by this drug panel test. In most countries, a 5-panel drug test is considered to be the standard version. Nowadays, both government agencies and private sectors implement this drug test to assess whether an individual has been into drugs or a victim of drug abuse. When it comes to workplace drug tests, a 5-panel drug screen is used in the process. According to the Federal government's guidelines, all employees must undergo a 5-panel drug test.

How Does a 5-Panel Urine Drug Test Work? 1 year 43 weeks ago

The 5-panel urine drug test is the standard drug testing method sought mainly by government agencies like the DOT and other private employers to test their employees and candidates during the pre-employment and random drug testing. This blog will clearly explain how the 5-panel urine drug test works, its benefits, and which organizations use it during the drug test.

Mouth Swab Drug Test - Types, Uses, Benefits and FAQs 2 years 14 weeks ago

Mouth swab drug test or saliva drug test uses the human saliva to check for illegal drug usage. It is a popular and reliable drug test where a collection sponge is placed at the buccal cavity area of your mouth for three minutes to collect the sample. It is an alternative to urine drug testing as it provides immediate and accurate results.

Pre-employment Drug Testing Laws in Florida 2 years 13 weeks ago

Employers following a drug-free workplace program will perform a drug test on the job applicants who have received a final offer. Well, it is one of the hiring processes to make a drug-free workplace. The drug testing team conducts drug screening tests based on the drugs in panels.

There are two major types of panels for the drug screening test.

5 Panel Standard Drug Test
10 Panel Unregulated Drug Test

Urine Drug Test vs Mouth Swab Saliva Drug Test 2 years 14 weeks ago

To make it easier for employees to be informed about drug testing methods, many companies have started using oral swabs as the method of choice, but that's not always the best option. This article concludes that the urine drug test is better than the oral drug test. This is because saliva can dilute drugs in the system, and there were some problems with those saliva tests that they were not able to detect certain types of drugs. It's advised to do a urine drug test over a saliva drug test if you have other options.

Hair Drug Testing Facts! 2 years 12 weeks ago

Drug tests are mostly done for legal purposes, for instance test for driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, testing as part of legal probation, employment condition where drug use is either illegal or dangerous, and athletes who may use performance-enhancing drugs.