Although drug testing is part of our name, we also do a lot of alcohol testing as well. Breath alcohol is what we do most often, however we can also test urine, hair, blood, or even nails for alcohol. In Arkansas if you register .080 BAC (blood alcohol concentration) and you’re driving, you can and probably will be arrested for DWI. For employment reasons the DOT considers a positive alcohol test to be .040 BAC which is half of the state of Arkansas requirements for driving. Most non-DOT employers have also adopted this .040 BAC. Failing a breath alcohol test as an employee generally carries the same consequences as failing a drug test, termination.

We do a lot of testing for the courts system. Many of the tests have to do with custody battles. Others are for prior drug offenses, and the judge has the defendants test regularly. If they continue to test negative the judge will allow them to stay on probation, whereas a positive test might lead to jailtime. Judges have come to know and trust us and regularly issue orders for these defendants to test at our clinic.

Most employers who do drug testing do it because they know the importance of a drug free workplace. They understand it’s a crucial part of providing a safe work environment and it’s a great return on investment. It is a proven fact that having a drug free workplace reduces accidents, health insurance cost, tardiness, and absenteeism. Additionally, it tells your employees you value them and their right to a safe and productive workplace.

We’re one of the few clinics that allow personal tests. Most clinics will not test individuals who are not associated with an employer or company that sanctions the test; the reason is because of all the cheating that goes on and the clinics refusal to deal with an individual that cheats on a personal test. Yes, believe it or not, we get folks who come into our clinic, pay for their own test, and try to cheat.