Category Archives: Hair Follicle Drug Test

What to Expect from Hair Follicle Drug Tests

Q: My employer has been talking about switching from urine drug tests to hair follicle drug tests. I’ve never had one of these tests before – what are they and what can I expect? S. Lawson Oklahoma City, OK A: Hair follicle drug testing provides a longer look at past usage. It is ideal for […]

How to Test for Methadone

“I have been taking Methadone for 2 years but now I am off. I have a pre-employment drug screen in a few days. How do I test for Methadone to make sure I pass my drug test?” Kenny B. Atlanta, GA Methadone is typically not tested for in a pre-employment drug screen. However, it is […]

Why You Should Choose a Hair Follicle Drug Test for Your Teen

Drug addiction is rampant in this day and age. As unfortunate as it sounds, more and more teenagers are becoming addicted to drugs. As if parents do not already have their hands full enough with raising a typical teen – add in drug abuse and situations can quickly escalate out of control. Fortunately, as a […]

Uncover a Relapse with a Hair Follicle Test

If you have a loved one that has recently came home after a stay in a drug rehabilitation facility, you need to understand the importance of drug screens. Recovering from a drug addiction is not easy, especially when the recovering addict comes back to familiar surroundings. No longer are they safe in the protected environment […]

Hair Follicle Drug Testing – Can Body Hair Be Tested?

Q: Hello, I am in the midst of getting my ex to take a hair follicle drug test, but he claims it’s impossible because he is practically bald. Can body hair be tested instead? If so, will it affect the reliability of the test results? Thanks. – Jess, Boston, MA A: Body hair can definitely […]

Is There Any Way To Beat/Alter a Hair Follicle Drug Test?

Q: I was just wondering how accurate hair follicle drug tests are. Are they pretty accurate or is there any way to beat or alter the result? – Jeff, NYC A: Good question. For the most part, hair follicle tests do a great job of detecting drug use. However, there are a few exceptions. First, […]

Hair Follicle Drug Test – Can Passive Exposure to Drugs Cause a Positive?

Q: I recently tested my teenager with a hair follicle drug test and it came back positive for marijuana. He claims that he didn’t smoke it, but rather he was just around it. I want to believe him, but is this kind of thing even possible? Can just being around drugs cause a positive test […]

Hair Follicle Drug Testing – Is There a Way To Detect Second-Hand Exposure?

Q: Hello, I am concerned that my ex-wife has been using drugs in the presence of our daughter. Whenever I pick her up from her mother’s house I can smell smoke on her hair and clothes. I have reason to remove my daughter from her care, but there’s no way that she will take a […]

What Drugs Does a Hair Follicle Test Screen For?

Q: Hello, I was recently informed that I need to take a hair drug test before I can be hired for a new job. I don’t use any illegal drugs, but about two months ago my doctor prescribed me some painkillers for a small accident I was in. Is this something I should be worried […]

How Far Back Can a Hair Follicle Test Detect Drug Usage?

I have a job interview coming up and a friend of mine who works there said they do hair follicle drug testing before they hire you. I’m not much of a drug user, but I did partake a while ago at a party I was at. Is this something I should be worried about? How […]