NYC drug use
Drug Tests without THC
In response to rapidly changing laws surrounding legal marijuana use, Health Street announced a full slate of employment drug testing panels that exclude testing for marijuana. Employers who wish to avoid getting entangled in the complexity of cannabis regulations can now choose drug test panels without THC. In fact, in some locations, they are now mandated to do just that.
New York’s Outdated Beer Guidelines
Defining one beer as equal to a glass of wine or a shot of liquor is downright misleading. Departments of Health need to get with the times. On Facebook today, I clicked a link to the NYC Department of Health's Excessive Drinking guide. As the owner of a drug and alcohol testing company, I commend the attempt to define healthy consumption. However, the monolithic description of the alcohol content of beer is so outdated as to be negligent.
NYPD Cop’s Pot and Prostitution
NYPD cop, Eduardo Cornejo's, rough month continues after getting for failing a drug test for pot, he was arrested for running a prostitution ring!
Rikers CO Busted for Smuggling Drugs
Rikers Island corrections officer, Kevin McKoy, found himself on the receiving end of a pair of handcuffs when he was arrested for trying to smuggle drugs and scalpel blades into the prison.
NY Firefighter Wants Job Back
Glen Merkitch is trying to restore his position as a well respected New York Firefighter as he prepares to fight to get his job back after using cocaine and failing a drug test changed everything for him.
Bronx Bust Nabs $30M in Heroin
Authorities in the Bronx made $30 million heroin bust in the attempt to clean NYC streets of the drug.