Tag: Quest Diagnostics

Alcohol

Curbing drunk driving

August 31, 2015

Data from a CDC study revealed that the demographic for drunk drivers is young males with a history of binge drinking.

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2015 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

August 26, 2015

The DEA has announced its tenth annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an event to help people dispose any unused prescription medications.

Hair testing

Quest comments for hair specimen mandatory guidelines

August 5, 2015

HHS published an RFI seeking comments for federally-mandated hair drug testing. Here are our comments in response to the questions posed by HHS.

Oral Fluid testing

Quest comments for oral fluid mandatory guidelines

August 3, 2015

HHS published Oral Fluid Mandatory Guidelines which opened a 60-day comment period. Here are our comments in response to the questions posed by HHS.

Collections

Preparing for a drug test collection

July 30, 2015

When preparing for a drug test collection, donors should follow these best practices to help ensure an optimal collection experience.

Synthetic drugs

Synthetic drugs: Common questions

July 24, 2015

Dr. Kim Samano presented information about synthetic cannabinoids ("K2/Spice") and designer stimulants known as “bath salts” in our recent webinar.

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CDC report reveals dramatic rise in heroin use

July 21, 2015

Heroin use is increasing across all demographics, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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The impact of medicinal marijuana laws

July 9, 2015

A new study reveals that medicinal marijuana laws may have caused an increase in recreational marijuana use by juveniles.

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Employee drug and alcohol testing handbook

July 1, 2015

Answers to common drug testing questions are now found in the newly updated Department of Transportation Employee Handbook.

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Connect with Quest at SHRM 2015

June 24, 2015

Stop by booth #2043 during the SHRM conference to learn more about workplace drug testing and wellness solutions.