Tag: Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index

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Drug Testing Index: A look at 2014-2018

May 10, 2018

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index reveals insights into patterns of drug use among the U.S. workforce on its 30th anniversary. Download our timeline.

Drugs & Alcohol

10 facts about opioids

October 10, 2017

We compiled the most recent data and headlines about substance abuse, addiction, overdose deaths, and health consequences of America's opioid crisis.

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Cocaine continues upward trend

June 1, 2017

Cocaine positivity increased 12% in 2016, reaching a 7-year high of 0.28%, according to the latest Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

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Increases in illicit drugs, including cocaine, drive workforce drug positivity to highest rate in 12 years

May 16, 2017

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index shows increases in positivity for illicit drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, across virtually all test types.

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Employers paying the price of substance abuse

May 9, 2017

Employers can now calculate the cost of substance abuse on their businesses with the Substance Use Cost Calculator.

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Revisions to Federal workplace drug testing

February 10, 2017

HHS revised its mandatory guidelines to expand federal urine drug testing to include hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.

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Data shows escalating drug use in the U.S. workforce

January 24, 2017

Typically, there is at least 30 percent more self-reported drug use by people who work for an employer without a drug testing program.

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Post-accident positivity climbs among American workers

January 4, 2017

Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index data shows a significant increase in positive post-accident drug tests in the American workforce.

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By the Numbers: Heroin positivity continues to rise

December 15, 2016

Heroin positivity increased 146% between 2011 and 2015 in the general U.S. workforce according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

International testing

Navigating global drug testing webinar highlights

December 14, 2016

Quest Diagnostics experts clear the path towards creating a successful, drug-free workplace program abroad.