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Random testing rates for 2019

December 28, 2018

The US Department of Transportation agencies and the Coast Guard publish their annual minimum drug and alcohol random testing rates for 2019.

Drugs & Alcohol

Top 10 U.S. metropolitan areas with the highest marijuana positivity

December 21, 2018

Quest data shows that the states with the highest marijuana positivity do not necessarily contain cities with the highest positivity. See the top 10 list.

News

First-ever analysis of industry-specific drug testing data

December 19, 2018

Workforce drug positivity rises by double-digits in almost one-third of U.S. industry sectors examined, according to new Quest Diagnostics analysis.

We're There

I’m there: Mark Haworth

December 17, 2018

Mark shares why he is committed to customer focus. We care about our keeping workplaces safe, and our employees express how they care for our clients and each other.

Drug Testing

A Closer Look: Unit Codes and their purpose

December 14, 2018

Drug testing terminology is expansive and sometimes complex. For that reason we're providing clarity to one of the most commonly misused terms.

Illicit drugs

Colorado high: six years of recreational marijuana

December 7, 2018

After five years, researchers have compiled a substantial amount of data about the effects of recreational marijuana throughout Colorado.

Illicit drugs

Why be weed-free?

November 29, 2018

Marijuana legislation is changing and more than ever before, people throughout the U.S. have more access. We explore why peple may consider being weed-free.

Drug Testing

Methamphetamine’s comeback

November 20, 2018

Rural America is being overwhelmed with a resurgence of methamphetamine. Recent reports suggest that the opioid crisis is overshadowing rising meth use.

We're There

I’m There: Grant Wolfgang

November 19, 2018

Grant Wolfgang, QMS Senior Program Manager, knows that influence starts with empathy, and values every experience and the way it informs his future. 

By the Numbers

By the numbers: Drug users avoid working for employers who test

November 14, 2018

National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) national drug use data, compared to Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) workplace drug use data reveals that drug users avoid working for employers who test.