The Effectiveness of Workplace Drug Testing

October 13, 2011 Drugs & Testing

More than half of employers (57 percent) conduct drug tests on all job candidates, while only 29 percent do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates, according to a poll released September 7, 2011 by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in collaboration with and commissioned by the Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry [...]

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Prescription Opiates Rank Second behind Marijuana in Workforce Positives according to Drug Testing Index™

October 12, 2011 Drugs & Testing

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ is regarded as the industry standard for measuring and reporting workforce drug use. It is published as a public service for government, media and industry and has been considered a benchmark for national trends since its inception in 1988. American workers continue to use prescription opiates at relatively high [...]

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Go Green with eReq

October 11, 2011 Uncategorized

Quest Diagnostics offers eReq (Electronic Custody and Control Forms) as a hassle-free, convenient system to order drug screens 24/7, track the stages of the screening process and receive results online. Using eReq reduces manual paperwork and empowers employers to make faster, better hiring decisions. Get started today to streamline your on-boarding process and reduce your [...]

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National Take-Back Initiative Scheduled for October 29

October 5, 2011 Uncategorized

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) set October 29 as a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in order to provide a venue for individuals who want to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Studies indicated that more than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs and that a majority of abused prescription drugs are [...]

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Bringing the DTI to Life

October 3, 2011 Drugs & Testing

We recently produced a new video highlighting information reported by our most recent Drug Testing IndexTM (DTI). The September, 2011 DTI release includes the first state-by-state analysis of methamphetamine positives and shows trends of methamphetamine use moving eastward across the United States. The video shines a spotlight on methamphetamine abuse and its highly addictive nature; [...]

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Drug-Free Work Week in October

September 27, 2011 Industry News

Drug-Free Work Week is an annual activity in October to promote health and safety in the workplace. The inaugural Drug-Free Work Week in 2006 was established to encourage organizations to plan efforts focused on alcohol and drug abuse prevention. The campaign heightens awareness and encourages workers who struggle with alcohol and drug issues to seek [...]

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DOT CCFs Extended Through November 30

September 26, 2011 Industry News

The final rule regarding the use of the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) was issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT). This rule lengthens the use of the 2000 CCF until the new deadline of November 30, 2011. The Final Rule finalizes protocol for use of the new CCF. To review the [...]

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