Tag: drug screen

Hair testing

Ask the Experts: Hair drug test specimens

October 17, 2017

Our experts explain how a hair drug test specimen can be taken from other parts of the body if someone is lacking hair or is bald.

Drugs & Alcohol

10 facts about opioids

October 10, 2017

We compiled the most recent data and headlines about substance abuse, addiction, overdose deaths, and health consequences of America's opioid crisis.

By the Numbers

Half of Americans tested misused prescription medications

October 3, 2017

52% of Americans tested misuse their prescription medications, according to a new Quest Diagnostics study of 3.4 million lab tests.

News

Cincinnati: A 7-day look into heroin addiction

September 29, 2017

In Cincinnati, 60 journalists, photographers, and videographers sought out to document the life of those affected by heroin and opioids.

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

By the Numbers: Random drug testing data

September 22, 2017

The FMCSA random rate is only a minimum standard and employers can elect to test at a greater rate. Examine your program and consider the risks.

Employer Solutions Portal

Advancing our online solutions

September 19, 2017

To continue our commitment to excellence, we recently asked our active users for their feedback and perspectives on the system. Here is what they had to say.

Drugs & Alcohol

What was in that brownie?

September 12, 2017

Consumption of marijuana edibles is becoming more common in the growing number of states that have legalized the drug's use.

News

Addiction recovery: A celebration of life

September 6, 2017

National Recovery Month in September raises awareness about substance use disorders and celebrate individuals in recovery.

News

Recognizing 20 Years of International Overdose Awareness Day

August 31, 2017

The International Overdose Awareness Day unites people worldwide who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses.