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News

Risk Management: New trends in workforce drug use

August 2, 2017

Risk Management reported that the overall positivity for all drugs has increased annually for the past 5 years to its highest level since 2004.

We're There

I’m There: Cecilia Melgar

July 20, 2017

Quest Diagnostics shares a commitment to being there when our clients and employees need us – at every possible opportunity.

Illicit drugs

America’s favorite illicit drug: marijuana

July 7, 2017

As marijuana use increases in our society, drug testing continues to be an important tool for employers to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace.

Ask the Experts

Top 10 drug testing tips for HR

June 16, 2017

A workplace drug testing program can help HR professional to hire the most talented, drug-free individual for the job. Read our top 10 tips.

By the Numbers

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.

News

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.

We're There

I’m There: Dr. Steven Sykes

May 15, 2017

Quest Diagnostics shares a commitment to being there when our clients and employees need us – at every possible opportunity.

By the Numbers

Prescription misuse epidemic affects 7 in 10 employers

May 11, 2017

Data shows that 71% of employers are impacted by our country’s prescription drug epidemic. Employers want to help, yet many feel "unprepared."

Illicit drugs

Fentanyl crisis continues

April 26, 2017

Fentanyl, a lethal opioid 50 times more powerful than heroin, is compounding the ongoing prescription drug epidemic in the U.S.

We're There

I’m There: Roselyn Alviar

April 13, 2017

Quest Diagnostics shares a commitment to being there when our clients and employees need us – at every possible opportunity.