In this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current sits down with Phil Dubois, Founder and CEO of Workplace Screening Intelligence, to discuss one of the most important issues facing employers today: marijuana rescheduling and its potential impact on workplace drug testing.As federal agencies move forward with efforts to reschedule marijuana, employers, drug testing providers, and safety professionals are asking critical questions. Does rescheduling mean marijuana is federally legal? Will employers still be able to test for marijuana? Could the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) lose the authority to require marijuana testing for safety-sensitive employees?Bill and Phil explore the confusion surrounding marijuana rescheduling, the importance of maintaining drug-free workplaces, and the efforts underway to secure a "safety carve-out" that would preserve DOT marijuana testing requirements. They also discuss employer liability, workplace safety concerns, state marijuana laws, and why oral fluid testing is emerging as an important tool for employers navigating the changing regulatory landscape.

As marijuana legalization continues to expand and the federal government moves forward with marijuana rescheduling, many employers and drug testing providers are asking an important question: What does the future hold for workplace drug testing?In this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current reviews findings from Current Consulting Group’s 28th Annual Drug Testing Industry Survey and discusses what nearly 500 industry professionals had to say about marijuana legalization, marijuana rescheduling, workplace safety, and the future of drug testing.Will the marijuana movement ultimately reduce the need for workplace drug testing, or could it actually strengthen the industry's future? Tune in as Bill explores the latest survey data, regulatory developments, and trends shaping the future of workplace drug testing.

In this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current explains why regularly updating your drug testing policy is essential to maintaining a safe, compliant, and effective drug-free workplace program.Drawing on findings from Current Consulting Group’s 2025 employer survey, Bill discusses how employers measure the return on investment of drug testing and why most organizations continue to view it as a highly effective tool for promoting workplace safety, improving hiring quality, reducing legal risks, and supporting compliance.Bill then outlines 10 key reasons employers should review and update their policies on a regular basis, including increasing marijuana and fentanyl use, emerging drugs of abuse, drug use during and before work, rising post-accident positivity rates, rapidly changing state marijuana laws, new testing methods such as oral fluid testing, upcoming DOT oral fluid testing regulations, and shifting company priorities. He also adds an eleventh reason: business expansion into additional states, each with its own legal requirements.If it has been more than a year since your company last reviewed its policy, this episode provides a compelling case for why now is the time to make sure your program reflects current laws, regulations, and workplace realities.

In Part 1 of this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current sits down with Angela Moore, CEO of Cynergy Wellness, to discuss her remarkable career in the drug and alcohol testing industry. Angela shares how she got her start in the early days of federal drug testing regulations, her work with industry pioneer Dr. Murray Lappe, and the path that led her to helping build eScreen into one of the most influential brands in the industry. This episode explores the origins of point-of-collection testing, the need for speed in hiring, and how technology helped transform workplace drug screening.

In Part 2 of this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current continues his conversation with Angela Moore, CEO of Cynergy Wellness, focusing on the future of workplace screening and employee wellness. Angela discusses what has made the Synergy brand stand out, how the industry may evolve over the next decade, and why employers should think beyond drug-free policies toward broader drug-safe and wellness-focused strategies. The conversation also explores oral fluid testing, emerging impairment technologies, healthcare costs, and the growing importance of supporting the overall health and well-being of today’s workforce.

This episode of Currently Speaking dives into why rapid-result oral fluid testing is gaining traction, how solutions like OralTox® and OT-Scan® are improving efficiency and compliance, and what these advancements mean for employers navigating today’s hiring challenges.The landscape of drug testing is rapidly evolving, and organizations must adapt to remain compliant and efficient. Rod Weis's insights provide a roadmap for leveraging instant oral fluid testing, embracing full-service providers, and utilizing technology to enhance drug testing processes. By implementing these strategies, organizations can not only streamline their drug testing procedures but also ensure accuracy and compliance.

This episode of Currently Speaking explores the serious issue of workplace drug abuse, highlighting real incidents, the impact of drug testing, and the importance of maintaining safe, drug-free workplaces.

In this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current follows up on his recent Current in 30 webinar, Addressing Marijuana in Your Drug Testing Policy: Complacency Is Not an Option, by answering several important questions that employers frequently ask about marijuana and workplace drug testing.As marijuana legalization continues to expand across the United States, employers are facing new challenges when it comes to maintaining safe and compliant workplaces. In this short episode, Bill discusses whether employers can still test for marijuana in states where it is legal, how companies can address workplace impairment, the risks of removing marijuana from a drug testing panel, and how often drug testing policies should be reviewed and updated.Bill also explores the growing role of oral fluid testing and whether it can help identify more recent marijuana use compared to traditional urine testing.If you would like to watch the full webinar presentation, a link to the recording is included with this episode. https://youtu.be/-Nv6DTGmXLs

In this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current discusses the evolving conversation around marijuana legalization, particularly in light of a recent editorial from the New York Times that acknowledges the negative consequences of looser marijuana policies. The discussion covers the implications of marijuana reclassification, the rise in usage and addiction, and the impact on workplace safety. Current emphasizes the need for employers to take a firm stance on marijuana use in the workplace, especially as the cannabis industry continues to grow and the realities of marijuana's effects become more apparent.

President Trump’s recent Executive Order to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Drug Enforcement Administration has sparked debate about the future of workplace drug testing. Schedule I drugs are defined as having no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse, while Schedule III drugs are considered to have a lower potential for dependence.Despite possible reclassification, most employers conduct drug testing primarily to promote workplace safety — the top reason cited in Current Consulting Group’s 2025 employer survey. Employers also report improved employee quality, reduced legal risks, and enhanced productivity as key benefits. Research showing high rates of on-the-job marijuana use, along with increased workers’ compensation claims in states with recreational marijuana laws, reinforces employer concerns about impairment and safety.Listen to the latest episode of Currently Speaking to learn more about how rescheduling marijuana will impact drug testing in 2026.