Tag: DTI
Series: Assessing drug use trends in the United States
Join us over the next several weeks as we use several renowned sources to compare and contrast the latest trends in drug use.
Hair testing and the Drug Testing Index
Compared to other drug test specimen types like urine and oral fluid, hair testing is often preferred for evaluating long-term patterns of drug use.
Reducing risk with workplace drug testing
A new infographic helps to highlight why drug testing is important for employers to remain vigilant as they work to keep their workplaces drug free.
Detection of recent marijuana use continues to increase significantly in oral fluid testing
Data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index shows that the detection of marijuana in oral fluid has increased for the second consecutive year.
Oxycodones positivity declines for the second consecutive year
The latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index reports that the positivity rate for prescription opiates declined 8.3% in 2013.
Methamphetamine positivity increases across all testing types
The latest data from the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ reports that the positivity rate for amphetamines use has increased.
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.
2014 National Drug-Free Work Week
This year’s annual observance of the National Drug-Free Work Week is October 13 through 18, 2014.
New to drug testing: Drug Testing Index
The Drug Testing Index has been the industry’s ‘go-to’ report on drug use trends for more than 25 years.
Baseball players are not the only ones failing drug tests
Like Major League Baseball, other employers are also working to crack down on drug use.
