Tag: drug screen
Temporary scheduling extended
The DEA issued a final order to extend the temporary scheduling of the five synthetic cannabinoids into Schedule I drugs listing.
Emerging regulations – Prescription drugs and oral fluid
SAMHSA recently announced that it has accepted the recommendations of its Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB).
The benefits of Oral-Eze
Feedback from Oral-Eze users is that it helps to resolve a number of the concerns encountered using other oral fluid drug testing systems.
Outdated chain of custody forms set to expire
Outdated Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Forms (CCF) expire tomorrow, November 30, 2011.
National survey shows a rise in illicit drug use
The use of illicit drugs among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey conducted by SAMHSA.
HHS federal CCF advisory deadline
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is allowing the use of the 2000 Federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) through November 30, 2011.
DATIA publishes “data-driven insights” article
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) publishes a quarterly magazine.
Methamphetamine data published in new Drug Testing Index
The study includes its first state-by-state analysis of methamphetamine positives.
The health crises of chronic pain and prescription drug misuse
The Medical Laboratory Observer recently published an article written by Quest Diagnostics Jon R. Cohen, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.
Obama cracks down on medical marijuana
The Justice Department is warning that medical marijuana shops aren't immune from prosecution.
