Tag: Quest Diagnostics
National survey shows a rise in illicit drug use
The use of illicit drugs among Americans increased between 2008 and 2010 according to a national survey conducted by SAMHSA.
HHS federal CCF advisory deadline
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is allowing the use of the 2000 Federal Custody and Control Form (CCF) through November 30, 2011.
DATIA publishes “data-driven insights” article
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Industry Association (DATIA) publishes a quarterly magazine.
Methamphetamine data published in new Drug Testing Index
The study includes its first state-by-state analysis of methamphetamine positives.
The health crises of chronic pain and prescription drug misuse
The Medical Laboratory Observer recently published an article written by Quest Diagnostics Jon R. Cohen, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer.
Quest Diagnostics introduces Oral-Eze
Quest Diagnostics is pleased to announce our innovative oral fluid collection system, simplifying the oral fluid samples for workplace drug testing.
Obama cracks down on medical marijuana
The Justice Department is warning that medical marijuana shops aren't immune from prosecution.
DEA: Marijuana still classified as highly dangerous drug
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced that medical marijuana should continue to be classified as a Schedule I drug."
2011 National drug control strategy
This week, the National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske released the 2011 National Drug Control Strategy.
Bloomberg Businessweek – Synthetic highs
Synthetic drugs using legal compounds but mimic the highs from marijuana to cocaine are proliferating among do-it-yourself pharma labs across the US.
