Tag: opiates
Helping to keep medical professionals drug-free
Drug abuse by healthcare professionals and access to powerful medicines can put patients and other staff at risk.
Painkiller abuse and the workplace
Prescription painkiller abuse is taking an enormous toll on the workplace. Learn more about what employers can do from a recent HR magazine article.
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.
CDC report reveals dramatic rise in heroin use
Heroin use is increasing across all demographics, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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.
Introducing Express Results™ Online
Quest Diagnostics now offers Express Results Online, an instant urine drug testing solution designed to deliver fast, dependable results.
National treatment admissions for opiates increase
The percentage of admissions substance abuse treatment facilities for individuals who primarily abused opiates other than heroin increased.
Opiates now primary drugs of abuse
Admissions for the primary abuse of opiates such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine, have increased steadily since 1997.
Emerging regulations – Prescription drugs and oral fluid
SAMHSA recently announced that it has accepted the recommendations of its Drug Testing Advisory Board (DTAB).
Opiates on the job
Human Resource Executive Online® published the opiate testing article below that cites a number of findings from Quest Diagnostics data.
