Tag: drug test

Drug Testing

Preventing drug-related workplace accidents

June 13, 2019

Post-accident drug positivity has been increasing annually since 2011. Workplace accidents are expensive and dangerous; however, with workplace drug testing programs in place, many may be prevented.

Drugs & Alcohol

Employers weigh in on illicit opioid use at work

May 28, 2019

An NSC poll highlights how employers handle the opioid crisis and the support needed for opioids-related issues in the workplace.

Collections

Drug test collections at-a-glance

March 14, 2019

Quality collections play a key role in the drug testing process. We provide insights into the important role of trained collectors and our nationwide collection network.

We're There

I’m There: Grant Wolfgang

November 19, 2018

Grant Wolfgang, QMS Senior Program Manager, knows that influence starts with empathy, and values every experience and the way it informs his future. 

By the Numbers

By the numbers: Drug users avoid working for employers who test

November 14, 2018

National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) national drug use data, compared to Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index (DTI) workplace drug use data reveals that drug users avoid working for employers who test.

Collections

Drug test collections: creating the optimal donor experience

November 12, 2018

Completing a drug test collection can be a positive experience if a donor follows the guidelines we’ve created for an optimal, hassle-free experience.

News

Quest to sponsor 2019 NDASA conference

August 21, 2018

Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions will be the Chairman Circle sponsor for the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association conference in March 2019.

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.

Illicit drugs

Fentanyl fuels rise in overdoses

July 11, 2018

Illicitly manufactured fentanyl ranks as the top substance involved in fatal overdoses and it is often mixed with cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine.

We're There

I’m there: Joyce Reid

May 14, 2018

Joyce is a key part of keeping communication open between teams, and helps to bridge gaps at the Atlanta laboratory. In this month’s edition of our “I’m There” series, Joyce describes what we’re there when you need us means to her. Read the full story.