Globally, up to 3.3 million people die every year due to alcohol use disorder. This legal drug is one of the most commonly abused substances, yet it is one of the more difficult substances to detect. When you partner with a drug testing vendor, they can use EtG (ethyl glucuronide) and EtS (ethyl sulfate) testing […]
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Beyond Alcohol – The Challenges of Supervising the Drug-Impaired Driver
By: Mark Stodola, Impaired Driving Consultant When I was new to the field of adult probation supervision in Phoenix, Arizona in the mid 1980’s, I inherited a caseload of about 70 individuals convicted of a wide variety of charges, including Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Having received a total of one week of training, I can’t […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Lab-Based Testing for Accuracy and Reliability
Evidence-based drug testing practices serve a critical role in helping people to navigate the intersection of criminal justice programs and healthcare. Many courts and probation departments understand the crucial importance of random testing but choosing a substance use monitoring partner that has a reliable process and the best testing technology is just as important. Averhealth’s […]
Read MoreContinuing to Drug Test Is Critical for Those Struggling with Substance Use Disorder
Over 350,000 lives were lost to COVID-19 in 2020. This is more deaths than in World War I and Vietnam combined. Unfortunately, these are not the only lives that have been lost throughout the past year. Substance use and drug overdose have ravaged families and taken lives for decades, but America is seeing a peak […]
Read MoreStruggling with SUD for the Holidays
For most people, the holidays typically bring a sense of joy and comfort, but for those struggling with substance use disorders (SUD) this time of the year can be especially difficult. The winter holidays have become one of the most dangerous times of the year for drug and alcohol-related deaths and relapse. A Healthline survey […]
Read MoreDealing with the Addiction Crisis During the Nightmare of COVID-19
COVID-19 updates are on display on all news stations, but who is keeping tally of those succumbing to addiction due to the pandemic. The new struggles and emotions brought on by these unprecedented times are hard for the everyday person. The hardships experienced by someone with substance use disorder (SUD) can be detrimental. With over […]
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