Resources: White Papers

The new age of marijuana white paper
This white paper aims to shed light on the drug, its legal classification, and the importance of drug testing in the workplace.
 
Does workforce drug testing work?
There is a wealth of research that shows that workforce drug testing can help to foster a healthy, safe, drug-free environment.
 
New insights from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health
It is important for employers to examine trends and data, such as NSDUH, that helps to inform a workforce drug testing program.
 
Proposed guidelines for hair drug testing
SAMHSA has proposed scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of hair in Federal drug testing programs. Note: These are only proposed Guidelines and hair testing is not approved for any Federally mandated drug (eg, DOT) testing. Read all public comments online including those from Quest.
 
Know the risks of marijuana
Increased awareness on the potential risks of marijuana is needed as more states continue to pass legislation around the drug.
 
Debunking 5 popular marijuana myths
Facts based on decades of research on the effects of cannabis in humans have helped to debunk many modern day marijuana myths.
 
Drug use rises again in the American workforce
Drug positivity in 2019 hit a 16-year high in the US workforce, according to the latest Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.
 
International drugs: Growing marijuana users
Nearly 188 million people use marijuana globally, making it the most-used illicit substance according to the World Drug Report.
 
The 5 panel drug test
The best building block for your drug-free work policy. The 5-panel drug test screens for the five most common drugs. It is the considered the standard.
 
International drugs: Opioids and the worldwide epidemic
The opioid epidemic is not a uniquely American problem. In our new series, International Drugs, we take a closer look at opioid use around the world.