Drug testing has become a way of life in our culture. It is now required with many job applications and for participation in school athletic programs. Testing for marijuana most often consists of a urine test, according to the Centers for Disease...
Types of testing for validation of marijuana consumption include urine, blood, hair follicle and saliva. The most accurate test for validating current cannabis (the chemical name) intoxication is the blood test. Urine analysis can determine use...
Some people whose urine tests positive for tetrohydrocannabinol--THC--are shocked to be told they failed the drug test for marijuana, which they've never used. According to pharmacologist Karen E. Moeller and colleagues in their 2008 article for...
Although most organizations rely on urine tests for drug screening, some use hair testing, especially law enforcement agencies. According to Greek medical school professor Vassiliki A. Boumba and colleagues in their article for "International...
The National Institute of Drug Abuse 5 test detects levels of mind-altering substances. If you drive for a living or work for the United States government, you may be asked to take this test. A urine sample is obtained to determine if you have...
A urinalysis is a detailed examination of urine used to detect and measure compounds passing through the urine. Mayo Clinic explains that due to drug abuse posing a serious medical and social problem, drug testing aids in providing accurate...
Drug testing is a common laboratory procedure for detecting the presence or measuring the levels of drugs within the body. Drug testing can identify individuals using illegal or prescription drugs. The information may be used to identify a...
Random workplace drug testing is conducted under the guidelines established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. One of the most common testing procedures is urinalysis--testing urine samples of employees or...
Some employers require all of their potential new employees to take and pass a drug test before they start work. These tests are usually part of a drug-free workplace program, and employers who give these tests reserve the right not to hire...
Urinalysis, or UA, tests are typically conducted to screen for illness as well as to check for illegal drugs in your system. Many employers regularly use urinalysis tests to ensure that their employees are clean and sober, which can make the...
Drug abuse and addiction can cause serious psychological and physical health problems. In 2006, there were 1,742,887 drug-related emergency room visits nationwide, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In 2009, 32.8 percent of...
