Schemes to Beat Drug Tests Grow With Work Testing
A Howard University AP report surveys rising use of DIY methods to beat workplace drug tests. Workers, including Bob from Birmingham, deploy dehydration, masking agents, diluted urine, and hidden bags to evade detection as labs sharpen scrutiny. Experts note the trend amid widespread testing and a multi million dollar industry.
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Jashington
Bob
Birmingham
Ala
Allen Francois St. Pierre
National Organization For the Reform of
Tom Johnson
SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratories Inc
United States
U.S
American Management Association
Richard Haddad
Georgia
Mark
Pennsylvania
SmithKline
Mark de Bernardo
Institute
Richard Etter
Arup Laboratories Inc
Salt Lake City
Etter
Low-tar cigarettes not reducing cancer danger study says
An American Cancer Society study from Switzerland finds low-tar filtered cigarettes fail to lessen cancer risk and may drive a shift to adenocarcinoma. Researchers warn smokers to avoid overestimating safety, while tobacco lobby comments remain unavailable.
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Atlanta
American Cancer Society
Fabio Levi
University of Lausanne
Switzerland
Vantage
Merit
Carleton
True
Tobacco Institute
Washington
Levi
Cancer
Record Vaccination Rates Rise but Gaps Persist in U S Toddlers
The CDC reports 1995 vaccination on schedule at 76 percent for U S toddlers, up from 75 percent, with over 1 million two year olds still needing doses. CDC aims for 90 percent by 2000. Flu outbreaks fell from 38 states in December to 21 in mid February, with several states still affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
David Satcher
CDC
United States
Alaska
Arizona
Iowa
Nevada
Vermont
Virginia
District of Columbia
Colorado
Maine
Wyoming
AIDS Deaths Fall 13 Percent in First Half of 1996
CDC reports 22,000 AIDS deaths in six months, down from 24,900 the year prior, as better drugs and access improve survival. Diagnosis figures show growth slowing. 1995 saw 62,200 new cases. Experts urge continued action despite optimism.
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Atlanta
Harold Kafner
Macon
United States
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
Christopher Portelli
National Lesbian and Gay Health Association
Washington
Clinton
New York City
Irvin
8.Y. Chen
Aids Institute
UCLA
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Associated Press
Anne Watters Pearson
Butterfield-Jay Foundation
Oklahoma City
Arthur Whitmore
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Southview Homecare
Kansas
Missouri
Culver
Tnemp
Columbia, MA
Randy Thompson
George Sell
Ottawa
Ottawa Herald
Laird Noler
Lye Ea
Toyota Tacoma
Yana
Ford Explorer Ltd
PE Meta
Camaro
Jimmy Ree
Mazda
Bro Levest
Olds
Erry Es
Mazda Cera
Cadillac
Southside
Alabama
Lawrence
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