Tag: Dr. Barry Sample

Marijuana

Common questions about marijuana

July 12, 2018

Our experts answer common questions about marijuana related to science, drug testing, workplace policies, and state marijuana laws.

Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts: Opiates vs. opioids

June 15, 2018

In the midst of our nation’s opioid crisis, many people are confused about the difference between the term opiates and opioids. The media uses the words interchangeably; however there are significant distinctions between the two terms.

News

Workforce drug positivity at highest rate in a decade

May 8, 2018

Driven by increases in cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana, drug use by the American workforce remains at its highest rate in more than a decade.

Illicit drugs

America’s favorite illicit drug: marijuana

July 7, 2017

As marijuana use increases in our society, drug testing continues to be an important tool for employers to maintain a safe, drug-free workplace.

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.

Illicit drugs

Employee protections in the era of medical marijuana legislation

March 10, 2017

Employee protections regarding marijuana can vary from state to state and whether or not employers have a duty to accommodate. View our map.

We're There

We’re There with National Bobblehead Day

January 6, 2017

National Bobblehead Day is upon us and we're there with our own versions, celebrating team members who have contributed greatly to our success.

By the Numbers

By the Numbers: Heroin positivity continues to rise

December 15, 2016

Heroin positivity increased 146% between 2011 and 2015 in the general U.S. workforce according to the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.

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.