According to the CDC, fentanyl overdose is now the leading cause of death among US adults between the ages of 18 and 45. While intentional fentanyl use accounts for many of these tragic fatalities, a growing percentage of individuals are overdosing due to unknowingly consuming fentanyl-laced substances.
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Accurate Results Matter
Accurate and reliable testing results are vital for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) who are justice-involved. Evidence-based practices show that laboratory results are the most effective way to guide clients toward recovery.
Read MoreWhat is CAP-FDT Certification?
Averhealth is one of only approximately 30 US laboratories with a CAP-FDT certification from the College of American Pathology (CAP). It’s like a badge of honor, illustrating our focus on forensic toxicology and confirming that we follow all industry best practices.
Read MoreOpioid Courts Tackling Deadly Problem
Last month we praised the vital role of treatment courts in helping those with substance use disorder find alternatives to incarceration on the road to recovery.
For many, these courts are the difference between life and death.
Read MoreHenrico County Drug Court Graduation Reaffirms Opportunities
Too often, we see the results of substance use disorder: Broken families, broken hearts – broken lives.
It’s easy to get dejected, too.
Read MoreTreatment Courts By the Numbers
Averhealth is proud of our long-time partnerships with treatment courts around the nation to reclaim lives, unite families, and strengthen communities.
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