Masterson Holdings introduces fingerprint drug testing
Construction group, Masterson Holdings, will use random fingerprint tests on their employees to check for the presence of drugs. The tests work by analysing sweat from fingertips, and the results are available after 10 minutes. The company selected this method, rather than urine or saliva-based tests because it is quick, portable, and unobtrusive. Andrew Chowings,
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Over half US dental opioid prescriptions exceed recommended supply
In the US, dentists often prescribe opioids for dental pain management. A new study from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine shows that over half the prescriptions exceed the recommended three-day supply. Also, 29% of dentists prescribe stronger opioids than called for by the post-procedure pain management plan. The study found opioid over-prescribing by dentists
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Opioid death numbers in South Carolina keep rising
The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) reports that there were 1,103 overdose-related deaths in 2018, with 816 connected to opioids. Although the Midlands counties are seeing an upward trend, Richland County is experiencing the opposite. Richland County Coroner's Office reported 90 such deaths in 2017 and 71 in 2019.
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Oklahoma volunteer firefighters receive new drug testing policy
Although a similar drug testing policy was in place before, there is a new, updated one coming soon in the Pittsburg County of Oklahoma. Before, tests took place for everyone in safety-sensitive positions at the same time, and it was possible to predict when this would happen. Now, volunteer firefighters and emergency responders must undergo
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