Drug and Alcohol Testing

Drug and Alcohol Testing

January 08, 2019

A Day with DISA was DISA Global Solutions’ first annual drug testing symposium and it welcomed a number of industry experts to present on trending topics and advice for drug testing policies. Employers were able to get a better understanding of the marijuana laws within their state that affect their drug testing programs and hear firsthand why it’s important to create a customized policy to protect their business and employees.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

January 02, 2019

DISA Global Solutions would like to start 2019 with a quick look back on some of our most impactful articles from 2018. With the constant changing of marijuana laws state-by state and the continued rise of the opioid epidemic, the drug testing industry was busy keeping up with all the changes. DISA is focused on helping employers maintain best practices that provide protection for their companies and ensure a safer workplace. In 2018, we addressed a number of growing industry issues, trends, and news across drug testing, background check, and transportation topics.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

December 10, 2018

DISA Global Solutions hosted it’s very first ‘Day with DISA’ drug testing symposium on October 29th, which educated employers on the importance of staying up-to-date with ever changing marijuana laws across the states. Although marijuana is illegal on the federal level, several states have chosen to legalize either medical, recreational, or both.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

December 03, 2018

A ‘Day with DISA’ was DISA Global Solution’s first marijuana symposium, which educated employers on the importance of implementing a drug testing program that’s custom to their companies’ needs. For the event, DISA invited a number of select industry experts to present sessions to further help employers with valuable drug testing insights.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

November 26, 2018

DISA welcomed several well-respected industry speakers to present at the first annual ‘Day with DISA’ drug testing conferencing and networking event. One of those speakers was Richard Clay, Vice President of National Accounts at Psychemedics Corporation. Because Psychemedics is DISA’s preferred hair testing vendor partner, we asked Richard to present some of their real workplace data and breakdown positivity rates for marijuana both pre- and post-MRO review.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

November 09, 2018

As a result of the 2018 mid-term elections, Michigan, Missouri, and Utah have all legalized some form of marijuana. It’s imperative that employers remain up-to-date on marijuana changes as they could impact their company drug testing policies and procedures. Every time a state changes a marijuana law, it increasingly becomes more difficult for employers to keep track of.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

November 05, 2018

At DISA’s ‘Day with DISA’ drug testing conference and networking event on October 29th, DISA helped educate employers on valuable drug testing insights that will help them further protect their company. Colin Woods, DISA’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing presented on the History of Drug Testing and our 2019 Owner Survey to bring awareness to the powerful impact drug testing has in the workplace.