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Rising methamphetamine use in the U.S. workforce

November 30, 2017

Methamphetamine positivity continues to steadily increase in the American workforce, according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

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Staying compliant with new DOT regulations

November 29, 2017

New DOT regulations add four opioids: hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, and oxymorphone to the test panel. Our experts answer your questions.

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Drug testing Do’s and Don’ts

November 14, 2017

Drug testing can be part of the employment process. Your part in the process is simple, yet important. We have compiled some helpful tips to help.

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I’m There: Jonni Salamone

November 13, 2017

In this month’s feature of our “I’m There” series, Jonni describes what we’re there when you need us means to her.

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Clarifying the changes in federal workplace drug testing & documentation

November 10, 2017

Changes to the federal drug testing panel and paperwork are forthcoming, but for now you should continue testing as usual.

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Veterans, PTSD, and substance use disorders

November 10, 2017

Many veterans struggle with mental health issues as well as substance use disorders. Lean more about what resources exist to help increase awareness.

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Hair drug test procedures

November 7, 2017

We’ve created a hair drug testing guide to help add clarity to each step of the collections process.

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Ask the Experts: Cheating an oral fluid drug test

November 2, 2017

The best way to pass an oral fluid drug test is to not take drugs for several days leading up to the test, or preferably never. To date, we have not found any adulterants that can successfully mask drugs in an oral fluid test, nor are we aware of any devices used to cheat an oral fluid test.

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International drug and alcohol trends

October 31, 2017

The IFDAT conference brings thought leaders together to share best practices about how to keep global workplaces safe, productive, and drug-free.

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How to choose a drug testing laboratory

October 30, 2017

When selecting a drug testing laboratory, consider criteria such as accuracy, collections, technology, logistics, turnaround time, and customer support.