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The prescription drug misuse epidemic
While data from the DTI revealed recent positivity rate declines for prescription opiates, the increased misuse continues to be a growing concern.
Series: Assessing drug use trends in the United States – Opiates
Over the past few weeks, we used five renowned sources of drug use data to compare and contrast the latest trends in illicit drug use.
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.
Workplace opioid use is costing employers
A Wall Street Journal article highlights the impact of employees' heroin and opioids use in the workplace, citing recent Drug Testing Index data.
Prescription opioids: A dose of reality
Prescription drug abuse is the nation's fastest-growing drug problem and has been classified as an epidemic by the CDC.
New to drug testing: Cold medicine’s effect on drug test results
Some cold medicines contain drugs such as hydrocodone, codeine and sympathomimetics, which have been reported to affect drug test results.
Opiates now primary drugs of abuse
Admissions for the primary abuse of opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine, have increased steadily since 1997.
Prescription opiates rank second behind marijuana in workforce positives according to Drug Testing Index
American workers continue to use prescription opiates at high levels. Development of clear workplace policies is reinforced with help from the DTI.
Expanded opiate testing
Some opiates, such as Oxycodone and Hydrocodone, have seen a rise in abuse over the past several years.
Even physicians can be a drug abuse risk
Employer Solutions offers Medical Professional Panels which are designed to detect drug abuse among physicians and healthcare professionals.
