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Drug Testing

3 little known drug testing facts

October 8, 2018 By

The goal of drug testing is to help establish and advocate for a healthy, safe work environment. Find out three facts you may not know about drug testing.

News

Drug testing live in Lenexa

October 5, 2018 By

Quest invited SAPAA attendees to tour our Lenexa, KS facility which is the largest single-site workplace drug testing laboratory in the United States. Our scientists led guests through the drug testing process from start to finish so they could see our lab in action.

Drug Testing

Federal drug testing expanded opiate panel impacting positivity

September 13, 2018 By

The dangers associated with opioids misuse are likely elevated based on a testing population that includes drivers, pilots, and other safety-sensitive roles.

Ask the Experts

Ask the experts: Drug testing and prescription medication

September 11, 2018 By

What happens if you fail a drug test but have a prescription? Learn about the important role Medical Review Officers have in the drug screening process.

Drug Testing

Excuses for positive drug tests

August 1, 2018 By

The most common excuses for why people fail drug tests include claims about second-hand smoke or accidental consumption. Arm yourself with knowledge to deter cheating.

Illicit drugs

Bumps, bananas, and other drug slang

July 20, 2018 By

Do you know the latest drug slang? A new DEA Intelligence Report details the newest slang terms for commonly-abused drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.

Drugs & Alcohol

Benzodiazepines: the new drug crisis?

June 13, 2018 By

While our country faces the harsh realities of the opioid epidemic, benzodiazepines are also emerging as popular drugs of abuse. Bloomberg dubbed benzodiazepines, sometimes called “benzos,” as American’s next big drug problem

Drug Testing

Drug testing conferences and their purpose

May 30, 2018 By

Drug testing conferences have a purpose, to educate and align many in the industry to the most talked about topics of today. From the opioid crisis, to best practices with collection sites and professionals. The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association's conference offers a broad variety of valuable insights.

Hair testing

DATIA focus: Why Brazil Chose Hair Drug Testing

May 24, 2018 By

The Brazilian government faced challenges to reduce traffic fatalities and decrease drug use by drivers. Read more in DATIA focus.

News

Drug Testing Index: A look at 2014-2018

May 10, 2018 By

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index reveals insights into patterns of drug use among the U.S. workforce on its 30th anniversary. Download our timeline.