Tag: drug tests
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Although we are conscious of the detrimental effects of drugs and alcohol, there is a need for more education to help prevent drug use and abuse.
Treatment for heroin addiction is at an all-time high
With heroin use on the rise, it’s little wonder that more people are seeking treatment for heroin addiction than ever before.
Oregon’s Measure 91 legalizes marijuana
Oregon joins Washington, Colorado, Alaska and D.C. as the only U.S. jurisdictions where the recreational use and sale of marijuana is allowed.
Drug-Free Work Week in October
Drug-Free Work Week is an annual activity in October to promote health and safety in the workplace.
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.
Industry survey – The effectiveness of workplace drug testing
More than half of employers (57%) conduct drug tests on all job candidates. While only 29% do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates.
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.
