Category: News
Positives spike for safety-sensitive workers
New Drug Testing Index data reveal a 33% jump in cocaine positives in the federally mandated, safety-sensitive workforce.
Temporary scheduling extended
The DEA issued a final order to extend the temporary scheduling of the five synthetic cannabinoids into Schedule I drugs listing.
Emerging regulations – Prescription drugs and oral fluid
SAMHSA recently announced that it has accepted the recommendations of its Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB).
Outdated chain of custody forms set to expire
Outdated Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Forms (CCF) expire tomorrow, November 30, 2011.
Prescription drug deaths triple in decade
According to recent data, 12 million Americans age 12 and older misused prescription painkillers, middle-aged adults have the highest overdose rates.
Transportation drug testing law anniversary
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrated 20 years of the statutory authority to conduct drug and alcohol testing.
CCF deadline is November 30, 2011
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) lengthened the use of the 2000 CCF until the new deadline of November 30, 2011.
National drug facts week
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is promoting National Drug Facts Week, for teens to help shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse.
DTI in USA today
USA Today featured the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ (DTI) methamphetamine data in its USA Today Snapshot® for the Money section.
Human Resources Executive magazine puts a spotlight on methamphetamines
Human Resources Executive calls attention to the use of methamphetamines. Examining the geographic differences of drug use throughout the country.
