Category: News
Name that Drug: Mother’s Little Helper
The latest edition of “Name that Drug” was written by Amy Gallup, Laboratory Supervisor at Quest Diagnostics.
Marijuana remains a Schedule I controlled substance
Recently, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) denied two petitions to reschedule marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act.
Inside Quest Diagnostics: A look at ExamOne
If you have ever applied for life insurance and had a paramedical exam with a blood draw, it is likely an ExamOne examiner performed the exam.
DEA report details heroin threat
A recent report by the DEA details the threat of heroin and opioid drug abuse in the United States.
Fentanyl in the news
The U.S. is experiencing a sharp increase in the abuse of fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine.
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day
June 26 is an annual reminder to organizations around the world to continue to participate in awareness campaigns to support drug control.
Drugged drivers pose a serious threat
Motorists now view drivers, who are under the influence of illicit drugs, as bigger threats than those driving under the influence of alcohol.
Spotlight on the prescription drug epidemic
The passing of Prince is helping to bring public awareness about the prescription drug epidemic our country is facing.
Most Americans support workplace drug testing
Data from a recent study shows that 59 percent of Americans support the drug screening of any and all types of employees.
OSHA’s new rule and post-accident drug testing
Learn what employers should know about a new OSHA regulation published May 12, 2016 and its potential impact on post-accident drug testing.
