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The Current Consulting Group (CCG) provides a customized supervisor and employee friendly policy designed to help you achieve your drug testing objectives.

We also provide social media support, webinar hosting, and speak regularly at industry events. The difference between success and failure is how well you can close the gap between what you know and what you don’t know. You can learn 70% of drug testing in six months, but the other 30% will take the next 15 years to learn. The problem is, that 30% is the key to success. The Current Consulting Group, LLC (CCG) exists to help providers and their clients close that gap as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. CCG was born from numerous discussions over a decade or more, many of which involved trying to solve the issues that make up the 30%. CCG consists of several well-known experts in the field of employee screening, each with a depth of knowledge and experience that has resulted in distinguished careers in drug testing, background checks, and other screening services. Each CCG consultant brings to the team his or her own viewpoints, but together we share a common passion to help service providers grow their business and employers get the most out of drug testing and other screening practices. We know that the industry is always progressing and that advances in technology and changes in law and even public opinion will continue to impact how each of us provides or uses drug testing and other employee screening services. The mission of the Current Consulting Group is to create solutions that advance the employee screening industry and that improve the experience of companies that buy and sell screening services.

10/28/2026

10/21/2026

October is a great time to shine a spotlight on workplace substance use prevention as we recognize Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31). A strong drug-free workplace program goes beyond testing—it combines clear policies, employee education, supervisor training, and resources to support a safer work environment. With evolving ma*****na laws and changing drug-use trends, staying informed and proactive is more important than ever. Discover how employers can strengthen their prevention efforts and reinforce a culture of workplace safety and accountability. Read the full article to learn more:

Learn how workplace drug testing, clear policies, supervisor training, and employee education can support workplace drug use prevention and safety.

10/20/2026

New episode alert - Currently Speaking on Is Ma*****na Creating Future Generations of Dummies?

Is ma*****na use creating long-term consequences that could affect future generations of workers? In this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current examines research and commentary surrounding the potential effects of ma*****na use, particularly when use begins during childhood or adolescence.

Bill discusses concerns about ma*****na’s impact on cognitive development, memory, attention, learning, and mental and physical health, and considers what those effects could mean for employers as today’s young ma*****na users enter the workforce. He also explores the growing normalization of ma*****na, its similarities to alcohol, and the potential implications for workplace safety, hiring, training, employee performance, and drug testing policies.

Drawing from research and information cited by organizations including Americans Against the Legalization of Ma*****na and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as material from his book, What Every Employer Should Know About Ma*****na, Bill explains why employers should understand the potential long-term effects of ma*****na use when making decisions about workplace drug policies and safety programs.

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10/05/2026

New episode alert - Currently Speaking on The Evolution and Future of Point-of-Care Drug Testing, with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar

In the final episode of this four-part Currently Speaking series, Bill Current sits down once again with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar, Inc. to explore the evolution of point-of-care testing (POCT) and where the technology may be headed next.

Mike reflects on the early days of rapid-result and instant drug testing, how point-of-care products developed alongside traditional laboratory testing, and why certain employers and industries have embraced faster testing options. Bill and Mike discuss the advantages of POCT for pre-employment screening, high-volume hiring, staffing companies, safety-sensitive workplaces, and remote or hard-to-access locations.

The conversation also covers the importance of confirmatory laboratory testing and Medical Review Officer (MRO) review for non-negative results, what employers should look for when selecting POCT products and providers, and why product designation, chain-of-custody procedures, support services, and result interpretation matter.

Bill and Mike also look ahead to the growing role of oral fluid testing, automated result interpretation, instrumented testing, remote and proctored collections, and other technologies that may continue to expand the use of point-of-care testing.

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09/30/2026

Register to attend a webinar, hosted by Premier Biotech and Current Consulting Group, and learn about Ma*****na in the Workplace: Clearing Up the Confusion. Save your seat here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6511554608467837015?source=CCG

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09/22/2026

New episode alert - Currently Speaking on Building a Complete Screening Program: Background Checks, Drug Testing, and Occupational Health, with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar

In Part 3 of this four-part Currently Speaking series, Bill Current continues his conversation with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar, Inc. to explore how background screening, drug testing, and occupational health services have increasingly come together as part of a comprehensive workforce screening program.

Mike discusses why employers often prefer a single-source approach to candidate screening and how consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) have expanded their services to include drug testing and occupational health solutions. Bill and Mike also examine what CRAs should look for when selecting a drug testing partner, including technology integration, service capabilities, network coverage, subject matter expertise, reputation, and trust.

The conversation also looks at the advantages of outsourcing drug and occupational health services, the growing crossover between traditional drug testing providers and background screening companies, and why both drug testing and background screening will continue to play important roles in workforce risk management.

Mike also shares his perspective on essential background screening components, including identity verification, criminal history searches, employment and education verification, motor vehicle records, and the growing use of social media screening.

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09/01/2026

New episode alert - Currently Speaking on The Evolution of Oral Fluid Testing: From Early Adoption to the Future, with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar

In part two of this four-part series, Bill Current continues his conversation with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar, Inc. to explore the history, evolution, and future of oral fluid drug testing.

Mike shares his firsthand experience helping introduce one of the first commercially available lab-based oral fluid testing options to the employment market and discusses the early adopters that helped demonstrate its value. Bill and Mike also examine how oral fluid testing technology has advanced, including expanded testing panels, point-of-care options, and improved accuracy and reliability.

The discussion highlights the key advantages of oral fluid testing, including observed collections, reduced opportunities for specimen tampering, faster hiring timelines, recent-use detection, and its potential value in reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing. They also address the status of federally regulated oral fluid testing and why Mike remains optimistic about its continued growth.

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08/21/2026

New episode alert - Currently Speaking on Drug Testing’s Evolution and What Comes Next, with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar

In the first episode of this four-part series, Bill Current speaks with Mike Jeffries of ClearStar, Inc. about his decades-long career in the drug testing and employment screening industries. Mike shares how he entered the industry as workplace drug testing was beginning to take shape, reflects on the consolidation and technological changes he has witnessed, and explains how ClearStar supports consumer reporting agencies through drug testing, occupational health, and medical review officer services.

Bill and Mike also discuss the critical role of MRO review, the growing influence of background screening companies, emerging point-of-care technologies, and the challenges employers face as ma*****na laws and workplace testing requirements continue to evolve. Mike also offers a preview of the next episode, which will explore the history and evolution of oral fluid testing.

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08/04/2026

New episode alert - Currently Speaking on Trust But Verify Building a Culture of Compliance, with Greg Henderson of Federal Drug Testing Services

Compliance is about more than following regulations. It is about building a culture of trust, education, and accountability.

In this episode of Currently Speaking, Bill Current is joined by Greg Henderson, founder of Federal Drug Testing Services and author of Trust But Verify: FAA Drug and Alcohol Compliance, What Every DER, Manager, and Executive Needs to Know. Greg shares the experiences that inspired his first industry book, discusses why Designated Employer Representatives (DERs) play such a critical role in workplace compliance, and explains why education and leadership are just as important as enforcement.

Bill and Greg also explore common compliance challenges, the importance of supporting DERs, lessons learned from FAA audits, and why executives should better understand the responsibilities of their drug and alcohol testing programs. Whether you're a DER, employer, manager, or service provider, this conversation offers valuable insights into strengthening compliance while building a safer and more effective workplace.
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07/27/2026

New episode alert - Currently Speaking on Ma*****na: The Real Culprit

In this episode, Bill Current examines the workplace safety implications of ma*****na use, the misconceptions surrounding rescheduling, and why employers should remain focused on protecting employees, customers, and the public. He discusses what ma*****na rescheduling does and does not mean, recent guidance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and why employers continue to have the right and the responsibility to prohibit workplace impairment.

Whether you're an employer, HR professional, safety manager, or drug testing provider, this episode offers practical insights into navigating today's rapidly evolving ma*****na landscape while maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive workplace.

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