Author: Nicole Jupe
Rising methamphetamine use in the U.S. workforce
Methamphetamine positivity continues to steadily increase in the American workforce, according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.
Staying compliant with new DOT regulations
New DOT regulations add four opioids: hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and oxymorphone to the test panel. Our experts answer your questions.
Ask the Experts: Cheating an oral fluid drug test
The best way to pass an oral fluid drug test is to not take drugs for several days leading up to the test, or preferably never. To date, we have not found any adulterants that can successfully mask drugs in an oral fluid test, nor are we aware of any devices used to cheat an oral fluid test.
How to choose a drug testing laboratory
When selecting a drug testing laboratory, consider criteria such as accuracy, collections, technology, logistics, turnaround time, and customer support.
Ask the Experts: Hair drug test specimens
Our experts explain how a hair drug test specimen can be taken from other parts of the body if someone is lacking hair or is bald.
10 facts about opioids
We compiled the most recent data and headlines about substance abuse, addiction, overdose deaths, and health consequences of America's opioid crisis.
Half of Americans tested misused prescription medications
52% of Americans tested misuse their prescription medications, according to a new Quest Diagnostics study of 3.4 million lab tests.
Detect marijuana more often using oral fluid
New technology in oral fluid drug testing has proven effective in detecting recent drug use, especially in marijuana. Download our new white paper.
New data shows 1 in 10 Americans use drugs
New data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that approximately 28 million Americans have used an illicit drug in the past month.
Top 7 trends at SAPAA
SAPAA helps to drive process forward and keeps our industry educated and informed about drug testing. See this year's most popular topics.
