Tag: drug test

News

Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day

June 23, 2016

June 26 is an annual reminder to organizations around the world to continue to participate in awareness campaigns to support drug control.

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Drugged drivers pose a serious threat

June 20, 2016

Motorists now view drivers, who are under the influence of illicit drugs, as bigger threats than those driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Most Americans support workplace drug testing

June 9, 2016

Data from a recent study shows that 59 percent of Americans support the drug screening of any and all types of employees.

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Name that Drug: Taming the Tiger

May 13, 2016

The latest edition of “Name that Drug” was written by Dr. Steven Sykes, Post-Doctoral Fellow at Quest Diagnostics.

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Taking the high out of high school

May 12, 2016

High Schools look to drug screening to lower student drug use.

Alcohol

Alcohol Awareness Month

April 8, 2016

To help combat underage alcohol use, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence established April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

Reasons for Testing

Reasons for testing series: Periodic drug testing

April 4, 2016

Periodic drug testing is scheduled and is typically performed on current employees at consistent time periods throughout the year.

Collections

Stretch your dollar with on-site collections

March 24, 2016

While all drug test offerings can help generate a positive ROI, on-site collections help employers stretch their dollars even further.

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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.

Reasons for Testing

Reasons for testing: Follow-up drug testing

March 8, 2016

Follow-up drug testing is for employees who have previously tested positive for illicit substances or violated a company’s drug and alcohol policy.