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What Do We Mean by Drug Testing?: A Guide to Definitions, Methods, and Purpose

Oct 11, 2025 •

4 min read

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), urine drug testing remains the most common method for detecting drugs in the body due to its reliability and ease of use. This process defines **what do we mean by drug testing**: the analysis of a biological sample to determine the presence of illicit substances or misused prescription medications.

How to explain failed drug test? Understand false positives and the MRO process

Oct 6, 2025 •

5 min read

According to research from Boston Medical Center, false positive results can affect 5% to 10% of initial drug screens. Learning how to explain failed drug test results, particularly due to legitimate medication use, is crucial for protecting your employment and reputation.