Tag: cocaine

Drug Testing

New insights from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

December 8, 2020

It is important for employers to examine trends and data, such as NSDUH, that helps to inform a workforce drug testing program.

News

Drug use rises again in the American workforce

August 25, 2020

Drug positivity in 2019 hit a 16-year high in the US workforce, according to the latest Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

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.

News

Valentine’s Day: Chocolate, flowers, and… cocaine?

February 14, 2018

Seventy-five percent of flowers sold in the U.S. are imported from Colombia and 90% of cocaine comes from Colombia as well. Coincidence?

Ask the Experts

Webinar: Understanding drug testing laws

February 13, 2018

Employers turn to drug-free programs to help keep employees safe and productive; however they still have questions about running an effective program.

By the Numbers

New data shows 1 in 10 Americans use drugs

September 25, 2017

New data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that approximately 28 million Americans have used an illicit drug in the past month.

By the Numbers

Cocaine continues upward trend

June 1, 2017

Cocaine positivity increased 12% in 2016, reaching a 7-year high of 0.28%, according to the latest Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

News

Increases in illicit drugs, including cocaine, drive workforce drug positivity to highest rate in 12 years

May 16, 2017

The Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index shows increases in positivity for illicit drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, across virtually all test types.

News

Shortage of drug-free job applicants

December 2, 2016

Many businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to find applicants who can pass a pre-employment drug test.

Illicit drugs

Some drug users can’t distinguish between right and wrong

August 17, 2016

Aside from being dangerous and highly addictive, cocaine and methamphetamine may also affect the moral judgment of users.