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Our littlest addicts

March 29, 2018

Our country struggles with an opioid crisis and, unfortunately, adults are not the only ones impacted. According to Reuters Investigates, a baby is born dependent on opioids every 19 minutes and the number of children born with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is rising.

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Cocaine’s resurgence

March 27, 2018

Cocaine does not get as much attention in the U.S. as opioids. But a very real epidemic is taking place and it comes in the heels of record-breaking coca plantation production in Columbia. The perfect storm has created cocaine use like we have not seen in years in the U.S.

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NLCP guidance on invalid specimens

March 26, 2018

HHS-certified labs reported a significant increase in the number of urine drug test specimens that were reported as invalid in the second half of 2017.

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Ask the Experts: DOT 5-panel drug test regimen

March 21, 2018

If you do the math, the DOT 5-panel drug test regimen requires confirmation testing for a total of 14 drugs. Is there a new name for the drug test?

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Unearthing the roots of substance-abuse disorders

March 20, 2018

Our new white paper helps to demystify the complexities of addiction and examine the evolution of substance-abuse disorders over a lifetime. Get the facts and gain insights about how someone can struggle with addiction.

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I’m there: Jarod Rowland

March 13, 2018

Our employees pride themselves in being able to say - I'm there - for clients, the company, and each other. Jarod Rowland shares why it's important to him to create a promising work environment.

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7 takeaways from our drug testing laws webinar

March 9, 2018

Industry expert Faye Caldwell discussed trends, recent drug testing laws, state marijuana legislation, and considerations for drug testing policies.

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Guide for drug testing laws

March 1, 2018

Download our Guide for Drug Testing Laws as a reference to illustrate how drug testing laws can differ from state to state.

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Ask the experts: what is polydrug use?

February 26, 2018

Many people who suffer from substance use disorders abuse more than one drug. The term polydrug use is new, but references a long-standing problem with addiction. Once addicted to one substance, it is very likely users will turn to a cocktail of drugs to satisfy their needs.

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Doping at the Olympics

February 22, 2018

The olympics can bring national pride as well as embarassment and dissapointment when violations to anti-doping rules surface.