Tag: drug use
International drugs: Growing marijuana users
Nearly 188 million people use marijuana globally, making it the most-used illicit substance according to the World Drug Report.
The 5 panel drug test
The best building block for your drug-free work policy. The 5-panel drug test screens for the five most common drugs. It is the considered the standard.
Understanding drug use – the heroin connection
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that heroin use is a key part of a larger substance abuse problem, as nearly all heroin users take at least one other drug. %
Latest NSDUH findings
One in nine individuals aged 12 or older in the United States used an illicit drug in the past month, according to the latest data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
Top 7 trends at SAPAA
SAPAA helps to drive process forward and keeps our industry educated and informed about drug testing. See this year's most popular topics.
Drug positivity rises in the railroad industry
As drug use by U.S. workers rises, evidence shows a similar pattern in the railroad industry which includes engineers, train crew and dispatchers.
Science and cyborgs with Dr. Barry Sample
Dr. Barry Sample answers questions from New York City elementary students about the impacts of drug use.
Report examines marijuana’s impact in Colorado and Washington
A new report from Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) analyzes marijuana use and its consequences in the states where it is legal.
Webinar insights: Tracking the trends
Dr. Barry Sample, Director of Science and Technology, reviewed key data and insights from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index.
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.
