Susan Horton, a stay-at-home mom of nearly 20 years, never expected her final meal before giving birth to turn her life upside down. Before heading to Kaiser Permanente in Santa Rosa, California, in August 2022, she ate a poppy seed salad from Costco. Little did she know, those poppy seeds would cause her to test… Continue reading New Mom’s Nightmare: How a Poppy Seed Salad Led to a Custody Battle
Marijuana use among U.S. workers continues to rise, reflecting the broader trend of state legalization for medical and recreational use. The percentage of employees testing positive for marijuana in the general workforce grew to 4.5% in 2023, up from 4.3% in 2022 and 3.1% in 2019, according to data from Quest Diagnostics. Quest, which conducted… Continue reading U.S. Workers Testing Positive for Marijuana and Cheating on Drug Screens Surges
Imagine welcoming your newborn into the world, only to face accusations of drug use based on a faulty test. That nightmare became a reality for Melissa Robinson, a Huntsville librarian, who tested positive for cocaine at the hospital—even though she’s never touched the drug. Melissa’s ordeal began when routine drug testing during childbirth flagged her… Continue reading False Drug Tests Trap New Parents in a Web of Fear
A Louisville woman is suing Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) and Superintendent Marty Pollio, claiming they failed to follow required drug testing procedures after a serious bus accident involving a driver with a criminal record. The lawsuit, filed by Kimberly Petty, stems from a September 2023 collision, where a JCPS bus, driven by Aaron Helton,… Continue reading JCPS, Superintendent Sued for Alleged Failure to Follow Drug Testing Policies After Bus Crash
In an effort to support recovery and address racial disparities, some states and hospital systems are revising drug testing policies for pregnant women and newborns. Historically, Black and Indigenous women have faced disproportionate rates of drug testing, often leading to unnecessary involvement from child welfare agencies. Federal law requires healthcare providers to notify authorities if… Continue reading States and Hospitals Shift Toward Less Punitive Drug Testing for Pregnant Women and Newborns
PFL heavyweight Daniel James has been handed a 10-month suspension following a failed drug test for bis-(4-cyanophenyl) methanol, a metabolite of letrozole, during an out-of-competition test on May 8. This marks the 42-year-old fighter’s third failed drug test since 2022. James, who holds a record of 15-7-1, previously faced suspensions under Bellator’s independent drug-testing program… Continue reading PFL Heavyweight Daniel James Suspended 10 Months After Third Failed Drug Test
A Hazelton man, Dakota Whitehouse, was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to interfere with a court-mandated drug test, according to the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities were alerted by Gibson County Community Corrections officials, who informed Sheriff Bruce Vanoven that Whitehouse had used a device to tamper with the urine screening required by his probation.… Continue reading Hazelton Man Arrested for Attempting to Tamper with Drug Test in Gibson County
Authorities have arrested Joey St. Hilaire, a 52-year-old convicted felon from Brownfield, Maine, on charges of distributing drugs across York and Oxford counties. Following a lengthy investigation, law enforcement searched St. Hilaire’s home on Fulcher Lane, discovering over 3.5 pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, along with two firearms, over 500 rounds of ammunition, and… Continue reading Maine Felon Arrested in Major Drug Bust Across York and Oxford Counties
The Buffalo Bills are off to a strong start this season, and it seems the NFL is paying attention. After the Bills’ dominant 31-10 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football, cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram received a drug test notice from the league, sparking curiosity among fans. Ingram’s performance was hard to miss. He… Continue reading Buffalo Bills’ Ja’Marcus Ingram Faces NFL Drug Test After Breakout Game
Passing a drug test is a crucial step toward unlocking new employment, scholarship, or insurance opportunities. Understanding the sample requirements is your first step toward achieving these milestones. To help you increase your chances of passing, we carefully researched different testing facilities to determine the amount of urine needed for a drug test. Additionally, from… Continue reading How Many Ounces of Urine is Needed for a Drug Test (4 Tips)
