Meet The Expert
LOUISA ASHFORD
Director of Marketing
Louisa has been writing about recent cannabis use and cannabis breathalyzers for years. As one of Hound Labs’ first three employees, Louisa has been integral to helping tell the Hound Labs story. Over the last five years, Louisa has also worked to share the stories of those who have come to Hound Labs looking for a better solution for cannabis testing. Whether creating videos, developing presentations, organizing high-speed track events, or writing content, Louisa aims to represent a wide range of stories that reflect a variety of individuals who support organizational strategies that prioritize fairness and promote safety.
Louisa’s blogs cover the widest range of topics, from the history of drug testing to the most frequently asked questions.
Drug Test Cheating: Which Tests Present the Highest Risk
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
Drug test cheating is a significant issue, but not all drug tests are easy to beat. Here, we examine different sample types and discuss how to detect drug test cheating.
The Truth About Cannabis Breath Testing Misconceptions
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
Separating fact from fiction on some common misconceptions about cannabis breath testing and the science behind this game-changing technology.
The Science Behind Breath Testing: Key Lessons Learned
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
An interview with Hound Labs CEO, Dr. Mike Lynn, about how the science of breath testing is changing the drug testing industry and shedding new light on the THC molecule.
Why 4/21 is Considered “National Drug Testing Day”
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
Getting drug tested on 4/21 could be a rude awakening for anyone who smokes cannabis on 4/20, but that doesn’t need to be the case.
Seasonal, Safety Sensitive, and in Need of a Solution
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
In early 2021, we went on-site with a company that owns and operates numerous safety-sensitive worksites across the U.S. to help them balance SAFETY+FAIRNESS™ for their first season since the pandemic began.
Top 5 Questions About the HOUND® CANNABIS BREATHALYZER
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
You ask, and we will try to answer. This is the first in a series of blogs that answer the most frequently asked questions of the Hound Labs team.
A Brief History of Workplace Marijuana Testing: Today
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
What should employers do now that marijuana legalization has disrupted workplace drug testing that hasn’t really changed in 30 years?
A Brief History of Workplace Marijuana Testing: The Beginning
By LOUISA ASHFORD |
A tragic train crash over 30 years ago led Congress to pass laws that are the origin of today’s workplace drug testing.