Author: Nicole Jupe
The effectiveness of workplace drug testing
More than half of employers (57%) conduct drug tests on all job candidates, while only 29% do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates.
Prescription opiates rank second behind marijuana in workforce positives according to Drug Testing Index
American workers continue to use prescription opiates at high levels. Development of clear workplace policies is reinforced with help from the DTI.
Go paperless with eReq
Quest Diagnostics offers eReq as a hassle-free system to order drug screens 24/7, track the stages of the screening process and receive results online
National Take-Back initiative scheduled for October 29
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) set October 29 as a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Bringing the DTI to life
This new video highlighting information reported by our most recent DTI shines a spotlight on methamphetamine abuse and its highly addictive nature.
Drug-Free Work Week in October
Drug-Free Work Week is an annual activity in October to promote health and safety in the workplace.
DOT CCFs extended through November 30
The final rule regarding the use of the Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) was issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
HHS federal CCF advisory deadline
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is allowing the use of the 2000 Federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) through November 30, 2011.
Adulterant testing using TestSure
To help ensure the integrity of urine drug tests, it’s important to perform specimen validity testing.
Industry survey – The effectiveness of workplace drug testing
More than half of employers (57%) conduct drug tests on all job candidates. While only 29% do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates.
