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Prescription drug misuse
Dr. Jon R Cohen M.D., CMO and VP of Quest Diagnostics, discusses prescription drug misuse in an article in Medical Laboratory Observer.
Opiates now primary drugs of abuse
Admissions for the primary abuse of opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine, have increased steadily since 1997.
Trucking and hair testing
More trucking companies are electing to perform a hair drug test in addition to the urine test.
Drop in Colombian cocaine production
The Office of National Drug Control Policy released the results of the annual U.S. Government estimate measuring cocaine production in Colombia.
Company once again receives 4-Star Evergreen Fleet certification
For the third consecutive year, Quest Diagnostics’ ground logistics fleet was awarded the prestigious 4-Star Evergreen Fleet Certification.
New names, same drugs
Prescription drug abuse is one of the nation's fastest growing drug problems. USA Today features an article about opana (trade for oxymorphone).
HealthyQuest program recognized for eighth straight year
The National Business Group on Health (NBGH) has honored Quest Diagnostics with its 2012 Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles Award.
Law battles synthetic drugs
President Obama signed the Synthetic Drug Abuse Prevention Act of 2012 into law, banning synthetic marijuana, synthetic stimulants and hallucinogens.
The status of drugs in the American workplace
The Status of Drugs in the American Workplace by Dr. Barry Sample, published in the July 2012 issue (Vol. 10, No. 6) of Case In Point.
Test with confidence using Oral-Eze®
Our webinar, Test with confidence using Oral-Eze, discussed the benefits of oral fluid testing, collections, drug cutoffs and regulatory information.
