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DEA to hold second National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 1, 2011

On Saturday, April 30th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, DEA and its community partners will hold the 2nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Drug Testing

Florida governor signs state worker random testing order

March 29, 2011

Governor Rick Scott of Florida signed an executive order requiring all prospective state employees to submit to a drug test

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World’s most admired companies in 2011

March 14, 2011

Quest Diagnostics recently announced that it has been included on FORTUNE magazine’s 2011 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list.

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Chemicals used in spice/k2 type products now under federal regulation

March 8, 2011

Today, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration exercised its emergency scheduling authority to control five chemicals used to make K2 and spice.

Online Solutions

Lab appointment scheduler

March 3, 2011

With this free app, you can find a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center, and make an appointment for lab testing services.

Oral Fluid testing

Oral fluid reveals heroin use

January 28, 2011

Oral fluid has revealed approximately five times more heroin use in the general U.S. workforce than previously believed.

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Impacts of panel changes – The first three months

January 25, 2011

In November we published this article which discussed the preliminary impacts of the HHS panel changes on drug test positivity.

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National impaired driving prevention month

December 21, 2010

President Barack Obama, recently issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring December, 'National Impaired Driving Prevention Month.'

Alcohol

Alcohol testing

December 19, 2010

With the holiday season, parties and New Year's Eve shortly upon us, it seems an appropriate time to examine the topic of alcohol testing.

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Drug use among fatally injured drivers

December 3, 2010

This report shows "an increase in the level of drug involvement among fatally injured drivers over a five-year period from 2005 to 2009."