Tag: CDC

Drugs & Alcohol

Opioid crisis persists during pandemic

June 30, 2020

The disruption of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus extends to all areas of life – including the opioid epidemic. Stress during an outbreak can include increased drug and alcohol use and impacts for those struggling with substance use disorders and addiction.

Oral Fluid testing

Ask the experts: Is an oral fluid drug test safe?

June 9, 2020

During the novel coronavirus health crisis, many employers ask is if an oral fluid drug test is safe in the current circumstances. Under rigorous safety procedures, drug testing continues across the country.

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COVID-19 & workplace drug testing

March 17, 2020

In the case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Quest has taken several measures to bolster our preparedness.

Illicit drugs

Data shows rising methamphetamine use

February 18, 2020

Methamphetamine is more dangerous than ever. Data from the CDC shows an alarming uptick of overdose deaths associated with meth use.

Illicit drugs

Drug overdose deaths hit record high

January 18, 2019

The CDC reported that more than 70,000 people in the US died of drug overdoses in 2017, the highest number for any single year in our country’s history.

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Opioid crisis: 174 lives lost daily

January 29, 2018

More than 63,600 people died from a drug overdose in 2016, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the CDC.

Alcohol

DUI rates in the U.S. hit new low

January 27, 2017

Federal data shows that the percentage of people driving under the influence of alcohol fell to a 13-year low in the United States.

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CDC proposes limitation on prescription opiates

March 16, 2016

The CDC has proposed new prescribing guidelines for doctors, urging them to try other pain relief methods before opting for opioids.

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White House addresses opioid abuse epidemic

February 29, 2016

President Obama announced his proposal to invest $1 billion in new mandatory funding to expand access to treatment for prescription drug abuse.

Alcohol

Startling statistics regarding drunk driving

December 10, 2015

A report from the CDC reveals that 4.2 million adults age 18 and older admit to driving while impaired within the past 30 days.