Author: Nicole Jupe

Synthetic drugs

Dangers of synthetic cannabinoids

November 3, 2014

Synthetic cannabinoids change frequently and Quest works to stay current with drug-use patterns by adding compounds to our drug test panels.

Drug Testing

Avoid common substance abuse program mistakes

October 17, 2014

Mark A. de Bernardo discusses tips to create an effective workplace policy and substance abuse prevention program in our recent webinar.

News

Workplace opioid use is costing employers

October 15, 2014

A Wall Street Journal article highlights the impact of employees' heroin and opioids use in the workplace, citing recent Drug Testing Index data.

Drug Testing

Webinar insights: Tracking the trends

October 10, 2014

Dr. Barry Sample, Director of Science and Technology, reviewed key data and insights from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

Online Solutions

Online drug testing solutions made simple

October 3, 2014

We offer online solutions for each step of the drug testing process including orders, collection site matches, status checks, images and results.

Illicit drugs

Marijuana positivity increases

October 1, 2014

Marijuana positivity increases 6.2% nationally in urine drug tests, but by double digits in Colorado and Washington reports Drug Testing Index.

News

Positivity is up for the first time in a decade

September 25, 2014

After years of declines, the prevalence of positive workforce drug tests is increasing according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index data.

Drug Testing

Webinar: Tracking the trends

September 18, 2014

Industry expert Dr. Barry Sample discusses the latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

Drug Testing

Webinar: 12 common (and costly) employer mistakes

September 15, 2014

Mark A. de Bernardo discusses how employers can avoid common pitfalls and maximize the effectiveness of substance-abuse prevention programs.

News

Workforce drug test positivity rate increases

September 11, 2014

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index showed the percentage of positive drug tests among American workers has increased for the first time in more than a decade.