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An Exploration of Addiction

An exploration of addiction: Trauma and adult substance abuse

August 7, 2017

Substance use disorders are complex and sometimes trauma can push someone across the very thin line between a casual drug habit and addiction.

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Risk Management: New trends in workforce drug use

August 2, 2017

Risk Management reported that the overall positivity for all drugs has increased annually for the past 5 years to its highest level since 2004.

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What to expect at a drug test collection

July 21, 2017

Don’t be caught by surprise! Learn what to expect during a drug test, including the strict guidelines collectors follow, before you take one.

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I’m There: Cecilia Melgar

July 20, 2017

Quest Diagnostics shares a commitment to being there when our clients and employees need us – at every possible opportunity.

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SHRM in the Big Easy

July 13, 2017

Quest Diagnostics attends the 2017 Society for Human Resource Management convention in New Orleans.

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Zika spotlight: Past, present, and future

July 11, 2017

Mosquito season is here and so is the Zika virus. Our spotlight takes look at how this virus went from a “mild” disease to a full blown epidemic.

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America’s favorite illicit drug: marijuana

July 7, 2017

As marijuana use increases in our society, drug testing continues to be an important tool for employers to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace.

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Fighting opioid prescription addiction

June 29, 2017

See how the CDC along with federal and state governments are working to combat the opioid epidemic in the U.S.

An Exploration of Addiction

An exploration of addiction: Young adults

June 27, 2017

Young adults are known to partake in risky behavior. But what are some of the consequences when weekend fun becomes life-altering.

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Name That Drug: Seemingly Superhuman

June 23, 2017

Solve the mystery in the latest edition of the DATIA focus. Give the popular column a read and see if you can “Name That Drug.”