Ohio, in contrast, prohibits drug test


cheating, but leaves it to the employer to determine the consequences for an employee caught atempting to adulterate a drug test. Writen policies by Ohio employers must include references to drug test adulteration and how employers will follow-up on atempted adulterations, refusal to submit to testing, successful adulterations, dilutions, specimen substitution, and other atempts to undercut the testing process (Drug-Free Safety Program Guide, pg. 8). Oklahoma law simply states that


adulteration is prohibited, and whenever an employer has reason to believe that an employee/applicant did alter/substitute a specimen, a second specimen must be taken as soon as possible under the direct observation of a same-gendered collection site person (Oklahoma Admin. Code 310:638-1-8). No mention of consequences for adulteration is found in the law.


Drug Testing Adulteration: To the Future As adulteration continues to rise in popularity, employers should continue to fight for their right to ensure that adulteration is handled properly and update their procedures and policies to address how adulteration of a specimen will be handled for both candidates and employees. While more states are creating laws that make adulteration illegal, it still remains a prevalent problem that is not addressed by the majority of the country. It’s hard to ensure a safe workplace if workers know that they can adulterate a specimen without consequence. ❚


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Bill Current is the president and founding partner of the Current Consulting Group (CCG). Bill is a 26-year veteran in the drug testing industry. He is the former director of the


Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace, executive director of the American Council for Drug Education, and vice president of consulting for employee information services. Author of 10 books on substance abuse-related issues and a regular presenter at conferences, seminars, workshops, and webinars, Bill is widely considered one of the leading experts on drug testing and the drug testing industry. He founded the industry’s most comprehensive database subscription service at CurrentCompliance.org and conducts the Annual Drug Testing Industry Survey, now in its 20th year.


Katherine Miller is CCG’s social media director, managing updates across social media networks as well as promoting partners’ content. She manages CCG’s


and clients’ newsletters and blogs, edits industry publications, researches industry changes, and manages content to keep clients informed and up-to-date. Katherine is the author of dozens of articles on drug and alcohol testing available in publications across the industry, and creates infographics for publication and training. Katherine is an expert in state law and manages CCG’s Leg Up weekly e-newsletter in addition to regularly consulting with clients on state law questions.


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