Averhealth is happy to announce that we are now offering immunoassay screening for Xylazine

At Averhealth we understand that education is an invaluable tool on the road to recovery. The ever-changing stream of new drugs hitting our streets makes preventing overdoses and knowing what to test for a constant concern.

No one likes to wait for anything. That’s certainly the case for results of lab-based drug testing. In addition to being accurate, lab-based testing also must include quick turnaround times – the period from specimen collection and shipment to the lab to results reporting.

It takes just a quick scan of the headlines to see the consequences of drugs and alcohol. Every five minutes, someone in the United States dies from a drug overdose or poisoning, according to recent congressional testimony from Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Averhealth is proud to be your knowledge hub, providing you with resources and education on the latest drug trends affecting lives across the country.

At the end of June, members of the Averhealth team headed to the Lone Star State for RISE23, the world’s premier conference on addiction, mental health, and justice reform.

Support from other people is fundamental to any recovery process. Achieving certain goals on our own can feel impossible, so we rely on the connection, accountability, and encouragement of others. Peer Recovery Support Specialists are professionals who provide strength-based, wellness-focused, and trauma-informed supportive care to help those in recovery regain a sense of agency over their lives.

Averhealth is wrapping up National Treatment Court Month by recognizing just a few individuals who, thanks to the accountability of treatment courts and support from dedicated court and probation professionals, turned their lives around to inspire others.

Stress and trauma. We’ve all experienced it in some way. What you may not know is how much they can affect the brain and body.

Just as there’s never a single solution for every individual with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), one size does not fit all when it comes to client case plans.

You don’t have to hide. That’s the message to some probationers in Pima County, Ariz., thanks to a new initiative with nationwide potential.

Our last blog summarized some recent drug trends. Now, we turn our attention to two additional substances posing a public health threat: Isotonitazene and Xylazine.