Drug Testing Guides

Random Drug Testing: How to Do It Fairly and Effectively
How to select people at random, set testing rates, and run a random testing program that is consistent and defensible. Read more...
Drug Testing for Parents and Schools: What to Know
A balanced guide for parents and schools considering drug testing: when it helps, how to approach it and what to do with the results. Read more...
Buying Drug Tests in Bulk: How to Save, Store and Plan Your Supply
How volume pricing works, how much to order, and how to store drug tests so they stay accurate. Read more...
What Causes a False Positive Drug Test?
Medications and foods reported to cause false positives on instant drug tests, which panels they affect, and why lab confirmation matters. Read more...
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: How to Set Up a Program
A step-by-step guide to setting up pre-employment drug testing, including policy, test choice, collection and legal considerations. Read more...
How to Test for Alcohol: EtG Urine Tests vs. Breathalyzers vs. Saliva Tests
How EtG urine tests, breathalyzers and saliva tests differ, and which to use for monitoring abstinence versus checking current impairment. Read more...
Does MDMA (Ecstasy or Molly) Show Up on a Drug Test?
Which tests detect MDMA, how long ecstasy stays in urine, and why pills sold as molly are often something else. Read more...
Do Shrooms (Psilocybin) Show Up on a Drug Test?
Why standard panels miss magic mushrooms, which tests detect psilocybin, and how long it stays in urine. Read more...
Drug Test Cups vs. Test Strips: Which Should You Buy?
How multi-panel cups and single-drug strips compare on cost, convenience and flexibility, and when to use each. Read more...
How to Write a Drug Testing Policy for a Sober Living Home
A checklist of what a sober living drug and alcohol testing policy should cover, from testing schedules to collection steps and consequences. Read more...
Instant Drug Tests vs. Lab Tests: Which Should You Use?
How instant tests and lab tests compare, and why most programs use both: instant screening plus lab confirmation. Read more...
Do Benzodiazepines Show Up on a Drug Test? Xanax, Klonopin and More
Which benzodiazepines standard BZO tests detect well, which they often miss, and how long benzos stay in urine. Read more...