News from Secure Results LLC

Secure Results LLC, Drug Testing Services

Volume 2.2

October 2011

IMPORTANT MESSAGE!

Effective September 2011, Secure Results will exclusively use Web Reporting and all companies will be switched from DATA reporting to our Web Reporting system. Results can be reviewed by clicking the Secure Web Reporting link at secureresults.net (instead of the Secure Test Results link). Your username and password will remain the same. Should you have any questions about this change, please call Secure Results at 215-343-8300.

Quick Links

Secure Results.net

Secure Results Enrollment Form

Drug - Free Workplace

Find Treatment For Employees

Free Vibe

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

Teen Drug and Substance Abuse

The Family Compass - Substance Abuse Treatment Centers

DATIA: Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Procedures for DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs

School Related Drug Testing

SAPAA

Department Of Transportation

Background Checks

Secure Results offers a large variety of background checks that can be customized and bundled into packages to meet the needs of your company. Below is a comprehensive list of the many background checks we offer and their individual cost. We can provide you with an individual check at the listed cost or bundle several together at a reduced package price (contact Secure Results for package prices). The majority of our checks are completed instantly!

Instant Database Services:

National (National Criminal)....................................................$20

National w/Alias (Nationwide Crim. w/SSN Trace and Alias).........$24

State (Statewide Criminal)......................................................$10

State with Alias (Statewide Criminal w/Alias).............................$14

State Multi (MultiState Criminal)..............................................$15

State Multi with Alias (MultiState Criminal w/Alias).....................$19

SOR (Sex Offender Registry)...................................................$12

Watch List (Global Criminal)....................................................$10

SSN (Social Security Number Trace)..........................................$4

Eviction Enhance Search.........................................................$15

OIG LEIE Database (Medical Exclusion List).................................$8

OIG Plus...............................................................................$10

OIG Plus One State License Search...........................................$12

OIG Plus All States License Search............................................$15

Criminal Record Services

County Felony/Misdemeanor.....................................$20 Plus Fees

Puerto Rico - County Felony/Misdemeanor..............$12.50 Plus Fees

Federal Criminal District.........................................................$25

National Federal Criminal........................................................$15

Nationwide Wants and Warrants..............................................$25

Statewide Criminal (State Respiratory or AOC Information)

Statewide - Alabama........................................................... $12.50

Statewide - Alaska....................................................................$18

Statewide - Arkansas................................................................$20

Statewide - Colorado ................................................................$15

Statewide - Florida....................................................................$35

Statewide - Georgia..................................................................$20

Statewide - Idaho.....................................................................$10

Statewide - Illinois....................................................................$25

Statewide - Indiana..................................................................$24

Statewide - Iowa......................................................................$13

Statewide - Kansas...................................................................$29

Statewide - Kentucky................................................................$19

Statewide - Michigan.................................................................$19

Statewide - Mississippi..............................................................$14

Statewide - Missouri..................................................................$21

Statewide - Montana.................................................................$22

Statewide - Nebraska................................................................$13

Statewide - New York................................................................$74

Statewide - North Carolina.........................................................$11

Statewide - Oklahoma...............................................................$24

Statewide - Oregon...................................................................$19

Statewide - Pennsylvania...........................................................$19

Statewide - Puerto Rico...............................................$30 Plus Fees

Statewide - South Carolina........................................................$34

Statewide - Tennessee..............................................................$41

Statewide - Texas................................................................$11.75

Statewide - Utah......................................................................$14

Statewide - Washington............................................................$14

Statewide - Wisconsin................................................................$9

Civil Record Services:

County Civil - Upper Court (County Civil - Upper)...........$25 Plus Fees

County Civil - Lower Court (Count Civil - Lower)..........................$20

Federal Bankruptcy District.......................................................$25

Federal Civil District.................................................................$25

Driving Records Services:

Commercial Driving License Information System (CDLIS).............$17

Motor Vehicle Records................................................ $8 Plus Fees

Canadian Motor Vehicle Records..................................$22 Plus Fees

Verification Services:

Verification - Education (Education Verification)..............$15 Plus Fees

Verification - Employment (Employment Verification).......$15 Plus Fees

Verification - Prof Lic (Professional License Verification)...$15 Plus Fees

Verification - Landlord (Landlord Verification).................$15 Plus Fees

Verification - Personal/Professional (Pers./Prof. Ref.)......$16 Plus Fees

Verification - DOT Employment................................................ $25

Verification - DOT Drug and Alcohol Questionnaire...................... $25

We can provide instant results for most of our background checks; however, turn-around time will vary by service.

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Did You Know?

DOT issued Final Rule: Use of 2000 CCF extended

through November 30, 2011

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule regarding the use of the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF). The Final Rule now extends the deadline for the use of the 2000 CCF through November 30, 2011 and finalizes procedures for use of the new CCF. DOT's full issued document is available on the Office of Federal Register's website; click here or copy and paste http://www.ofr.gov/OFRUpload/OFRData/2011-24818_PI.pdf into your web browser to read.

Medical Marijuana Statutes and Employers

By Aaron Atkinson

Posted on Quest Diagnostics - Drug Testing Blog (June 21, 2011)

In 1996, California set precedent by passing Proposition 215 and becoming the first state to legalize "medical marijuana." Now, 16 states, plus Washington, D.C., have enacted their own laws legalizing medical marijuana, and the pressure on other states to pass similar legislation appears to be growing.

While there are many controversial topics surrounding medical marijuana laws, one area that is often overlooked is the affect these laws have on employers-specifically with regard to an employer's ability to discipline or terminate an employee for using medical marijuana.

Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration refuses to recognize state medical marijuana laws. Additionally, the Department of Transportation, with its extensive mandatory drug testing program of private employees, has explicitly stated that medical marijuana is not a valid explanation for a positive employee drug test result. While these positions clearly illuminate the federal government's position on medical marijuana, employers conducting non-federally regulated drug testing may not be able to simply rely on the federal government's position to protect them in lawsuits brought by former employees under state law. In fact, there are states that have passed legislation explicitly limiting an employer's ability to take adverse action against an employee for using medical marijuana.

There is good news for employers, though. The emerging trend among medical marijuana states appears to favor employers taking disciplinary action against employees, even when that employee is using marijuana pursuant to a state medical marijuana law. Case law continues to develop, but several courts have already found that medical marijuana users are only protected from state action and not adverse employment action.

The most important thing for employers is to know what state laws apply to them. Employers can not assume that because the federal government does not recognize legal uses for marijuana they are protected if they take adverse employment action against a medical marijuana user testing positive for a workplace drug test.

States with medical marijuana laws include: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Employers with employees in these states should consult an attorney to find out how these laws may affect their ability to address, discipline, or even terminate employees who use medical marijuana.

This information is being provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and does not constitute, legal advice or opinion. If you have questions regarding the information provided, please consult your attorney.

0.20593080724876442 Bath Salts & Synthetic Marijuana: America's New Drug Problems

By Heather Kraekel

Secure Results

Throughout the United States a new designer drug known as "bath salts" is being sold as powders with names like "Ivory Wave", "White Lightening", and "Hurricane Charlie." These are not to be confused with your average, soak in the tub after a long day to relax bath salts; they are intended to be snorted, smoked or injected and users are getting high off of them. The powders most often contain mephadrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, MDPV, and can cause agitation, paranoia, hallucinations, chest pain and suicidal thoughts. What's even scarier is that the chemicals are in products sold legally at convenience stores, smoke shops and the internet. By marketing them as bath salts or even plant food and labeling them as "not for human consumption", they have been able to avoid the laws that make these types of things illegal.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is facing federal scrutiny because these stimulants aren't regulated. Gary Boggs, an executive assistant at the DEA, says there is a lengthy process to restrict these types of designer chemicals, including reviewing the abuse data and it's a process that can take years.

Louisiana has outlawed bath salts by an emergency order after the poison control center received more than 125 calls in just three months involving exposure to the chemicals. Other states are working on proposals to ban the sale of bath salts. A Mississippi man got high off the bath salts and then slashed his face and stomach repeatedly with a skinning knife. He survived, but authorities say others have not been so lucky. Sheriff's authorities in one Mississippi county say they believed one woman overdosed of the powders, and another Louisiana man committed suicide after three days of intermittent delirium. Investigation of a man charged with murder is under way to determine if he was under the influence of bath salts.

Sheriff, Chris Dickinson, of Northern Mississippi's Itawamba County said his office has handled about 30 encounters with users in the past two months. Dickinson said most of the bath salt users have been meth addicts and they can be dangerous when using the bath salts. The use of bath salts increased when a Mississippi law restricted the sale of pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in making methamphetamine.

Another dangers substance that is being used across the country to get high is synthetic marijuana, also called K2 or Spice. Again, this substance is perfectly legal because the disclaimer on the package states it is not for human consumption. The synthetic marijuana is made up of a mixture of common herbs, which is then sprayed with chemicals that mimic the effects of marijuana.

Smoking Spice has landed many people in the emergency room and the danger of the drug is not getting out. According to the American Associates of Poison Control Centers, there have been over 500 cases of adverse reactions to Spice throughout the country, a huge increase from the 6 incidents reported the year before. Spice has been banned by legislature is 12 states, but for the remaining states, it is still legal.

Drug of the Month: Marijuana

Commonly known as: dope, pot, reefer, joint, smoke & weed

What to look For: plastic baggies, rolling papers, "roach" clips, odor of burnt rope

Physical symptoms: Altered perception, dilated pupils, lack of concentration and coordination, craving for sweets, increased appetite & laughter

Substances/time detectable:

11-Nor-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid:

Urine: occasional use, 1 - 3 days

Urine: habitual/chronic use, up to 30 days

Hair: up to 90 days (depending on hair length)

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol

Hair: up to 90 days (depending on hair length)

Oral Fluid: less than 24 hours

Dangers: psychological dependence, increased heart rate, impaired short-term memory, anxiety, lung damage, possible psychosis with chronic use

(Quest Diagnostics, Common Drugs of Abuse)