Tag: toxicology
Increased drug use fuels global drug testing market
As drug use and abuse grows globally, employers and individuals increasingly turning to drug testing as a deterrent.
Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Day
June 26 is an annual reminder to organizations around the world to continue to participate in awareness campaigns to support drug control.
Drugged drivers pose a serious threat
Motorists now view drivers, who are under the influence of illicit drugs, as bigger threats than those driving under the influence of alcohol.
Most Americans support workplace drug testing
Data from a recent study shows that 59 percent of Americans support the drug screening of any and all types of employees.
Name that Drug: Taming the Tiger
The latest edition of “Name that Drug” was written by Dr. Steven Sykes, Post-Doctoral Fellow at Quest Diagnostics.
Taking the high out of high school
High Schools look to drug screening to lower student drug use.
Alcohol Awareness Month
To help combat underage alcohol use, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence established April as Alcohol Awareness Month.
Reasons for testing series: Periodic drug testing
Periodic drug testing is scheduled and is typically performed on current employees at consistent time periods throughout the year.
Stretch your dollar with on-site collections
While all drug test offerings can help generate a positive ROI, on-site collections help employers stretch their dollars even further.
CDC proposes limitation on prescription opiates
The CDC has proposed new prescribing guidelines for doctors, urging them to try other pain relief methods before opting for opioids.
