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Connecticut Criminal Not a Whizz at Cheating on Drug Test

Lewis Mazzochi who was convicted of drug and burglary charges recently extended his stay in the "Big House" to 10 years by attempting to cheat on his drug test. Mazzochi used a "Whizzanator" type device to provide an alternative urine sample on his drug test. He was caught by a probation officer who had been observing through a bathroom ceiling mirror.

Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC), a Pittsburgh Drug Testing firm continually monitors the news outlets for incidents of drug test cheating in order to provide further information on the topic. Mobile Medical Corporation (MMC) can help you with all of your substance abuse testing needs and our technicians and collectors are trained to spot cheaters! MMC works closely with all clients to establish affordable and focused drug testing protocols that comply with both the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Non-Federal testing programs.

Here are other drug test cheating stories published on MMC's Drug Free Blog...

U.S. Airways Express Pilot Doubled As Drug Testing Cheat Entrepreneur

Pittsburgh Court Sentences Maker of "Whizzinator" Drug Testing Cheat Device

If You Are Going to Cheat On Your Drug Test... Be Prepared to Face The Consequences!

Synthetic Human Urine Employed To Pass Drug Tests

Illinois Man Caught Cheating on Urine Drug Test
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