Alcohol and Drug Testing FAQs

11/11/21 – Blog

Hampton Knight’s Client Services Director, Michael Wakeham is back on our blog once again, this time answering some of the questions we get asked most frequently by our clients and their employees about alcohol and drug testing.

Listen on to find out if it’s possible to fail a drugs test from taking CBD oil and how we ensure the ‘randomness’ of random testing.


Can an employee fail a drug test for eating poppy seeds?


Can an employee fail a drug test for taking CBD Oil?


Can a company dismiss an employee from an onsite drug test result?


Can a company choose which employees are selected for random testing?


Can an employee fail a drug test from taking medication?

Learn more about all our Alcohol and Drug Testing services.

The Latest from our Blog

Check out our blog for all of the latest news, events and updates from Medigold Health.

  • How to support schizophrenia in the workplace

    How to support schizophrenia in the workplace

    By guest blogger, Dr Judith Bird, qualified Clinical Health Psychologist specialising in assessing, diagnosing and treating complex mental health issues and Head of Mental Health at Medigold Health. It is estimated that 1 in 100 will experience an episode of schizophrenia at some point in their lives. Yet despite this,[...]

    Read More
  • Highlights from our Health Surveillance Conference Roadshow

    Highlights from our Health Surveillance Conference Roadshow

    We’re thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Health Surveillance Conference Roadshow, which took place in Milton Keynes and Sheffield. These events were fantastic opportunities for Medigold Health to update our technicians on the latest industry guidance, while also providing the perfect opportunity for some socialising with colleagues! What[...]

    Read More
  • Celebrating Pride Month: Voices of support from our colleagues

    Celebrating Pride Month: Voices of support from our colleagues

    June is here, and with it comes the vibrant celebration of Pride Month! At Medigold Health, inclusivity is central to our culture. We know that we depend on diversity and ‘Recognition & Respect’ is one of our core values. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected,[...]

    Read More

Can't find what you are looking for?

Search

Medigold Health is accredited and trusted within the Occupational Health sector…

1000 Companies to inspire Britain 2019
1000 Companies to inspire Britain 2018
1000 Companies to inspire Britain 2017
Chas
Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service
Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme
COHPA Advancing Occupational Health & Wellbeing
Awards banner
Hero Graphic 1 Hero Graphic 2

We are hiring!

Show off your Superpowers with a career at Medigold Health.
Visit our We are hiring pages today.