According to a recent MSNBC documentary, the nationwide legalization of marijuana is imminent. Those who have been on the forefront of this breaking story for decades are suggesting that the war on drugs is all but over, and that it’s no longer a matter of “if” marijuana will be legalized, but when it will be legalized.
In states like Colorado and California, medical marijuana, marijuana prescriptions, and cannabis dispensaries are as routine as many other parts of life. Some forecasters and experts are suggesting that this is merely a foreshadowing of what we can expect to see across the rest of the country over the next several years, and that the states where marijuana is illegal will be the odd men out as opposed to the other way around.
But what does this mean for employers? Many job creators are pushing back harder now than ever, perhaps seeing this as a last stand of sorts. It is safe to say that in 2012 a higher percentage of employers both large and small are drug testing than any other time in recent US history. Some say that this is due to the unfortunate job market, and that because people are out of work for so long, they may be apt to make “less than responsible” choices without a supervisor or superior to report to.
Nearly 90% of workplaces engage in either pre-employment drug testing or random drug testingafter hire. Most who engage in one kind of drug testing also engage in the other. So it’s important to know how to pass a drug test, even if you have a perfectly legal medical marijuana card and a prescription for marijuana from your primary care physician.
You must ask yourself, are YOU prepared to pass a drug test right now? If you were asked to urinate in a cup tomorrow morning when you first arrived at work, could you do it without stressing out? If your answer is no, you may want to consider ordering a detox drink or other permanent cleanser so you can detoxify your body. Spring and summer are more likely times than autumn and winter for random drug testing at work, so beware!