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New insights from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

December 8, 2020

It is important for employers to examine trends and data, such as NSDUH, that helps to inform a workforce drug testing program.

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What’s the purpose of drug testing?

December 1, 2020

Drug tests have been characterized by some as “big brother” practices, but it’s hard to imagine an employer open to having alcohol and drug use at work.

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Proposed guidelines for hair drug testing

November 24, 2020

SAMHSA has proposed scientific and technical guidelines for the inclusion of hair in Federal drug testing programs. Note: These are only proposed Guidelines and hair testing is not approved for any Federally mandated drug (eg, DOT) testing. Read all public comments online including those from Quest.

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Cocaine overdose deaths climb in the US

November 17, 2020

As drug use and drug overdoses continue to surge, workforce drug testing is a critical part of maintaining a safe workplace. Implementing a drug testing program with a robust testing panel helps to detects drugs like cocaine in current and potential employees.

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Lab quality you can count on

November 10, 2020

Our laboratories have checks and balances that include a two-step testing process, quality assurance team, and lab inspections to champion quality in workforce drug testing.

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Top 5 tips to avoid the most common drug testing mistakes

November 3, 2020

Implementing a drug test program should take time and thoughtful consideration, but it does not need to be complicated. Our tools and resources can help you navigate the options and consider details that help your organization to build a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace.

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Know the risks of marijuana

October 20, 2020

Increased awareness on the potential risks of marijuana is needed as more states continue to pass legislation around the drug.

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The cost of an accident at work

October 13, 2020

Drug testing is an important tool to help employers reduce on-the-job accidents and maintain a drug-free work environment.

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Celebrate Customer Service Week with us

October 6, 2020

We are committed to being there for our customers through a multi-tiered approach to customer service through online information, online forms, interactive voice response, and live customer service representatives.

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Debunking 5 popular marijuana myths

September 29, 2020

Facts based on decades of research on the effects of cannabis in humans have helped to debunk many modern day marijuana myths.