In 2018, the Farm Bill separated hemp from marijuana under the law, making CBD products with less than 0.3% THC legal. But if you’re a safety-sensitive employee under the Department of Transportation (DOT), using CBD isn’t as straightforward as one might think. **The Basics: Farm Bill and CBD** The Farm Bill made CBD products from…
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One of the easiest and most convenient services we provide at MCC Drug and Alcohol Screening is mobile drug testing. Yes, onsite at your place or on the side of the road in some cases. This option for employers provides several benefits including compliance with local, state, and federal laws. As well as liability requirements,…
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At MCC Drug and Alcohol Screening we get a variety of feedback and questions about the efficacy and reasons for random drug and alcohol testing. We thought it timely to share a few of our thoughts about it. At the end of the day, random drug and alcohol testing offers several benefits to employers. The…
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Waiting on the federal government is no small feat, but here at MCC Drug and Alcohol we are pretty darn excited about what’s in process for collecting samples with regard to new hires, random testing, post-accident, return to work, and much more. Potentially simplifying the fluid collection process means an easier experience for employees and…
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As a current customer of MCC Drug and Alcohol Screening (MCC), you are aware of some of the services we offer. Nevertheless, we wanted to make sure you knew about one of our most popular services – custom drug panel tests to fit your company’s needs. We like to think it doesn’t have to be…
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We have so much to be thankful for this year, and most of all we are thankful for YOU! Thank you so much for trusting MCC with your drug and alcohol compliance. Our team wishes you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! Our offices will be closed this Thursday and Friday, November 24th and…
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IS YOUR COMPANY DRUG TESTING FOR FENTANYL? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. There are also fentanyl analogs, such as acetyl fentanyl, furanylfentanyl, and alfentanil, which are like fentanyl in chemical structure. Fentanyl and its analogs are a major contributor to fatal and…
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What constitutes a valid prescription? A valid prescription is an order for drugs or medical supplies, written and signed and then transmitted by telephone, fax or other means of communication with a pharmacist. The licensed physician or practitioner must be authorized by law to prescribe and administer such drugs or medical supplies. The prescription must…
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The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe and responsible method for disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. This year’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 30, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can take Unused prescription drugs…
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What is an MRO, and what role do they play in a drug screen? MRO is an acronym for Medical Review Officer. An MRO acts as an independent impartial evaluator and advocate for the accuracy and integrity of the drug testing process He or she is a licensed physician who is responsible for reviewing laboratory…
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