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Illicit drugs

Marijuana positivity increases

October 1, 2014

Marijuana positivity increases 6.2% nationally in urine drug tests, but by double digits in Colorado and Washington reports Drug Testing Index.

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Positivity is up for the first time in a decade

September 25, 2014

After years of declines, the prevalence of positive workforce drug tests is increasing according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index data.

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2014 Prescription Drug Take Back Day

September 24, 2014

Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible way for individuals to dispose of unused prescription drugs.

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Webinar: Tracking the trends

September 18, 2014

Industry expert Dr. Barry Sample discusses the latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

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2014 SAPAA conference

September 17, 2014

As a platinum sponsor of the SAPAA conference, we couldn't be more excited about this gathering of thought leaders and experts from the industry.

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Webinar: 12 common (and costly) employer mistakes

September 15, 2014

Mark A. de Bernardo discusses how employers can avoid common pitfalls and maximize the effectiveness of substance-abuse prevention programs.

International testing

International drug testing questions & answers

September 12, 2014

Coleen Volksdorf, Manager of International Services, at Quest Diagnostics, was recently featured in the IFDAT Global Insider.

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Workforce drug test positivity rate increases

September 11, 2014

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index showed the percentage of positive drug tests among American workers has increased for the first time in more than a decade.

Oral Fluid testing

Ask the experts: Under the influence

September 8, 2014

Is oral fluid is the best drug test specimen type for determining whether an employee is under the influence of drugs – particularly marijuana?

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Marijuana legalization and employee drug testing: outdated or necessary?

September 5, 2014

Is drug testing employees for marijuana and other illicit drugs outdated or is it a necessity for the modern workplace as legislation is changing?