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More About the Types of Drug Tests We Offer
Q: I have decided to expand my home business and hire a couple of employees. I’m concerned about drug screening. I don’t want to hire anyone who has a drug problem. However, I’m not sure if I can afford to have my potential employees screened for drugs. Can you assist me with screening prospective employees […]
Help with Drug Screening Potential Employees
Q: I have decided to expand my home business and hire a couple of employees. I’m concerned about drug screening. I don’t want to hire anyone who has a drug problem. However, I’m not sure if I can afford to have my potential employees screened for drugs. Can you assist me with screening prospective employees […]
Why Hair Follicle Drug Tests?
Q: My employer announced that he is going to start random drug testing the employees. I have no problem with this – I am not a drug user. However, my concern is that my employer will not be utilizing a standard urine drug test. Instead, he said he is going to use hair follicle drug […]
Our Pre-Employment Drug Test Process
Q: I will be taking my first pre employment drug test next week. I’m new to the workforce, and have never experienced the drug testing process. Can you tell me what to expect when I go to your testing facility for the drug test? B. Monroe Birmingham, Alabama A: The drug testing process is usually […]
Learning about the Symptoms of Gonorrhea
Q: I’d like to know more about gonorrhea symptoms. I’ve been having some discharge and burning. I’m not sure if it’s gonorrhea or another STD. I did have unprotected sex recently with someone who I’m not too familiar with. Name Withheld Buffalo, NY A: If you are experiencing symptoms, the best thing to do is […]
Drug Testing with About My Health
Q: A potential employer has informed me that I must submit to a drug test before being hired. I’ve never taken a drug test and I would like to know more about what I can expect. Thank you. Name Withheld Kansas City, Kansas A: The drug screening process is extremely simple in most cases. More […]
Worried about Testing for Chlamydia
Q: My sister thinks that she might have chlamydia. I have no experience with chlamydia, or any other STD, so I’m not sure what to tell her. I think that she needs to be tested, but she is worried that her friends and the rest of our family might find out. Could you please tell […]
Not Exhibiting any Chlamydia Symptoms
Q: Could you please tell me about the specific symptoms of chlamydia? My girlfriend has been diagnosed with chlamydia. I haven’t been experiencing any symptoms, so I don’t think I have it. However, I just want to know what symptoms to look for in the future. Name Withheld Salina, KS A: Symptoms can present themselves […]
Scared to Get an HIV Test
Q: I just found out that my boyfriend cheated on me with someone who has HIV. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend several times before finding this out. I’m really scared that I might have HIV. I know I need an HIV test – but I’m scared. Please tell me what to expect. Name […]
Is a Hair Follicle Test the Best Choice?
Q: I am an employer of five construction workers. We are a small business, but I feel like I need to test my workers for drugs. I have heard that a hair follicle test is the best choice. Is this true and, if so, why? Name Withheld San Diego, CA A: Depending on your exact […]
