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.

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.

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.

As your knowledge hub, Averhealth is committed to sharing drug trends with you. This blog summarizes a recent webinar presented by Dominique Delagnes, our Chief Operating Officer, about substances you need to know about.

Neurontin, better known as Gabapentin, is an anticonvulsant/anti-seizure medication that some of us may already as a helpful prescription. Approved for both youth and adults, this drug (aka Gaby or Gabby on the street), is commonly prescribed for seizures, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), and shingles or diabetic nerve pain. It has also been used to treat alcohol withdrawals, sleep disorders, and other medical conditions. 

Operating a high-quality, forensically focused lab is more than simply reporting accurate results. It’s about having the right people, physical requirements, quality management, and administrative details to earn the trust of customers. Averhealth’s own laboratory is certified by the College of American Pathology Forensic Drug Testing (CAP-FDT) program – a mark of excellence reflecting industry best practices. It’s a distinction we’re proud of because it means we’re doing everything possible to ensure consistent processes lead to legally defensible, accurate results.

“Rainbow fentanyl” is the nickname the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has assigned to the brightly colored fentanyl that has recently been making its rounds across the country in the form of pills, powders, and blocks resembling sidewalk chalk. Despite its unassuming vibrant coloration, rainbow fentanyl is just as dangerous as any other, more conventionally colored fentanyl.