A donor came in and gave one of our collectors an out-of-range specimen. As our collector was explaining to the donor that he could not accept the sample, the donor asked, “Is there anything you can do to help me pass?”
My collector looked at him and offered him some good advice…
Drugs and alcohol tear families apart, and they have disastrous consequences in the workplace. Employees who abuse drugs and alcohol tend to be tardy or absent more frequently, and they’re also statistically more likely to steal or be involved in workplace accidents. Random drug testing is a standard operating procedure in the transportation industry and at large corporations, and it’s a time-honored way to keep your employees honest. But how can you run a random drug testing program if you own or manage a small company with only a few employees?
Cannabidiol (CBD oil) products are legal to purchase and available at drugstores, grocery stores, and even convenience stores. Many individuals now use CBD for the treatment of insomnia, anxiety, and depression and topical rubs to relieve chronic pain and inflammation without the mind-altering effects of marijuana. But will you fail a drug test if you’re using CBD oils for legitimate medical reasons?
Cheaters can be quite dramatic when caught. Earlier this year we had a female donor try to pass yellow ammonia off as urine, this happens a few times a year here at our clinic. Although it is yellow it really looks nothing like urine to a seasoned collector. Just to confirm our suspicions we usually use one of our 5 senses (smell) to confirm. If you ever put ammonia close to your nose you know right away what it is, is quite pungent.
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