61 Search Results for: rise in marijuana use
What was in that brownie?
Consumption of marijuana edibles is becoming more common in the growing number of states that have legalized the drug's use.
Increases in illicit drugs, including cocaine, drive workforce drug positivity to highest rate in 12 years
The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index shows increases in positivity for illicit drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, across virtually all test types.
By The Numbers: Oral fluid positivity
Oral fluid positivity has surged in the past 3 years, largely driven by double-digit increases in marijuana positivity.
By the Numbers: Positivity by drug
Detection rates of amphetamine, heroin and marijuana have increased annually for the past five years according to the Drug Testing Index.
Spotlight on the prescription drug epidemic
The passing of Prince is helping to bring public awareness about the prescription drug epidemic our country is facing.
Businesses struggle to find drug-free workers
The New York Times reports that employers across the U.S. are struggling to find workers who can pass a pre-employment drug test.
The DEA crackdown on synthetic drugs
With growing public concern in mind, the DEA launched a 15 month counteractive campaign to combat the manufacturing and distribution of designer drugs
The dangers of “drugged driving”
Public awareness of the dangers of drugged driving is low. To increase awareness, a guide was created to help states act proactively.
Illicit drug test positivity rate increases
The percentage of American workers testing positive for illicit drugs has increased for the second consecutive year according to Quest Diagnostics.
Dangers of synthetic cannabinoids
Synthetic cannabinoids change frequently and Quest works to stay current with drug-use patterns by adding compounds to our drug test panels.
