Psychemedics Test for Cotinine (metabolite of Nicotine) Detection Cleared by FDA

A New and Cost-Effective Tool to Detect and Deter Nicotine use ACTON, MA, April 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Psychemedics Corporation (NASDAQ: PMD), the world leader and pioneer in detecting drugs of abuse using hair analysis, today introduced the first FDA-cleared hair test for cotinine, the predominant metabolite for nicotine. This test provides a way … Read more

What drugs may deliver the highest workplace threat after COVID-19?

What drugs may deliver the highest workplace threat after COVID-19? Why 70% is a number to remember. As we pointed out in the first of this three part series, "Stress, Self-Medication, and What History Teaches Us", 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina deliver powerful evidence that workers may return to work with new or exacerbated chemical dependencies. ... Read more

In Which States Does Drug Testing Carry A Financial Benefit?

In Which States Does Drug Testing Carry A Financial Benefit? 13 states offer Worker Comp Insurance incentives For businesses in 13 states, drug testing can accrue more than the usual benefits of reducing workplace accident risks or trimming the costs of drug-related absenteeism or turnover. In these states, workers compensation insurance is discounted in exchange ... Read more

Safe Hair Testing Collection Practices During COVID-19

Safe Hair Testing Collection Practices During COVID-19 Safeguard students and staff with these simple guidelines During COVID-19 we have all learned the value in taking precautions to keep ourselves and those around us safe and healthy. Many of you have asked for some best practices when collecting a hair sample for drug testing, and we ... Read more