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Transportation drug testing law anniversary

November 8, 2011 By

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) celebrated 20 years of the statutory authority to conduct drug and alcohol testing.

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National drug facts week

October 31, 2011 By

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is promoting National Drug Facts Week, for teens to help shatter the myths about drugs and drug abuse.

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The effectiveness of workplace drug testing

October 13, 2011 By

More than half of employers (57%) conduct drug tests on all job candidates, while only 29% do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates.

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Prescription opiates rank second behind marijuana in workforce positives according to Drug Testing Index

October 12, 2011 By

American workers continue to use prescription opiates at high levels. Development of clear workplace policies is reinforced with help from the DTI.

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Drug-Free Work Week in October

September 27, 2011 By

Drug-Free Work Week is an annual activity in October to promote health and safety in the workplace.

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National survey shows a rise in illicit drug use

September 26, 2011 By

The use of illicit drugs among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey conducted by SAMHSA.

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Industry survey – The effectiveness of workplace drug testing

September 8, 2011 By

More than half of employers (57%) conduct drug tests on all job candidates. While only 29% do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates.

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The health crises of chronic pain and prescription drug misuse

August 31, 2011 By

The Medical Laboratory Observer recently published an article written by Quest Diagnostics Jon R. Cohen, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.

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DEA: Marijuana still classified as highly dangerous drug

July 20, 2011 By

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced that medical marijuana should continue to be classified as a Schedule I drug."

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2011 National drug control strategy

July 19, 2011 By

This week, the National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske released the 2011 National Drug Control Strategy.