Category: News

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Reducing risk with workplace drug testing

December 8, 2014

A new infographic helps to highlight why drug testing is important for employers to remain vigilant as they work to keep their workplaces drug free.

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Oxycodones positivity declines for the second consecutive year

November 6, 2014

The latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index reports that the positivity rate for prescription opiates declined 8.3% in 2013.

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Busting the top 10 marijuana myths

October 31, 2014

The Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association developed a brochure that highlights the common myths surrounding marijuana use.

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Ebola and workplace drug testing programs

October 30, 2014

For our employer clients, Ebola has increased the need for clear guidelines and we outline our response to the virus related to collected specimens.

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Methamphetamine positivity increases across all testing types

October 24, 2014

The latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ reports that the positivity rate for amphetamines use has increased.

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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.

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October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

October 13, 2014

In 2011, President Obama issued the Presidential Proclamation designating October as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month.

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2014 National Drug-Free Work Week

October 7, 2014

This year’s annual observance of the National Drug-Free Work Week is October 13 through 18, 2014.

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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.

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2014 Prescription Drug Take Back Day

September 24, 2014

Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way for individuals to dispose of unused prescription drugs.