Tag: NSDUH

Drug Testing

New insights from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

December 8, 2020

It is important for employers to examine trends and data, such as NSDUH, that helps to inform a workforce drug testing program.

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Latest NSDUH findings

October 17, 2018

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.

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Employers paying the price of substance abuse

May 9, 2017

Employers can now calculate the cost of substance abuse on their businesses with the Substance Use Cost Calculator.

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2017 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

April 14, 2017

On Saturday, April 29 safe disposal areas will be available throughout the country for anyone to turn in their unused prescription medications.

By the Numbers

Data shows escalating drug use in the U.S. workforce

January 24, 2017

Typically, there is at least 30 percent more self-reported drug use by people who work for an employer without a drug testing program.

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Shortage of drug-free job applicants

December 2, 2016

Many businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to find applicants who can pass a pre-employment drug test.

Alcohol

Alcohol Awareness Month

April 8, 2016

To help combat underage alcohol use, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence established April as Alcohol Awareness Month.

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Drug testing trends video

August 14, 2015

A new video highlights key findings from the “Drug Testing Trends” session presented by Dr. Barry Sample at the annual DATIA conference. Watch now.

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Series: Assessing Drug Use Trends in the United States – Cocaine

April 3, 2015

Join us over the next several weeks as we use several renowned sources to compare and contrast the latest trends in drug use.

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Series: Assessing drug use trends in the United States – Marijuana

March 27, 2015

Join us over the next several weeks as we use several renowned sources to compare and contrast the latest trends in drug use.