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Alcohol

Keep alcohol off the roads

December 29, 2020

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, bringing awareness to the consequences of impaired driving, and driving under the influence and preventing motor vehicle fatalities caused by alcohol consumption.

Urine testing

Back to basics – What you need to know about each drug test specimen

December 22, 2020

Our webinar series teaches you the fundamentals of the most popular drug test specimens to help employers execute a successful workforce drug testing program. Watch now.

Drug Testing

Comprehensive drug testing solutions

December 15, 2020

Drug testing can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. We can help employers choose the elements that are most valuable for their employees.

Drug Testing

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.

Drug Testing

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.

Hair testing

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.

Illicit drugs

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.

Drug Testing

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.

Drug Testing

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.

Drug Testing

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.