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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.
Busting the top 10 marijuana myths
The Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association developed a brochure that highlights the common myths surrounding marijuana use.
Ebola and workplace drug testing programs
For our employer clients, Ebola has increased the need for clear guidelines and we outline our response to the virus related to collected specimens.
Methamphetamine positivity increases across all testing types
The latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ reports that the positivity rate for amphetamines use has increased.
Workplace opioid use is costing employers
A Wall Street Journal article highlights the impact of employees' heroin and opioids use in the workplace, citing recent Drug Testing Index data.
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
In 2011, President Obama issued the Presidential Proclamation designating October as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month.
2014 National Drug-Free Work Week
This year’s annual observance of the National Drug-Free Work Week is October 13 through 18, 2014.
Online drug testing solutions made simple
We offer online solutions for each step of the drug testing process including orders, collection site matches, status checks, images and results.
Marijuana positivity increases
Marijuana positivity increases 6.2% nationally in urine drug tests, but by double digits in Colorado and Washington reports Drug Testing Index.
Positivity is up for the first time in a decade
After years of declines, the prevalence of positive workforce drug tests is increasing according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index data.