Richmond, Va. – A Safe injection site, also called supervised consumption services, safe consumption sites, overdose prevention centers, or supervised injection facilities, are legally sanctioned, medically supervised facilities in which drug users can, using their own drugs, consume drugs in a safe space. Staff at the facilities do not provide drugs or assist users in […]
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When and How to Use Confirmation Drug Testing
Richmond, Va. – Confirmation drug testing, although sometimes needed, can be expensive; fortunately, it is not essential on every test.
Read MoreOpioid Intervention Court: Removing Shame from Addiction
Richmond, Va. – More than 33,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose in 2015.[1] In 2017, with the help of a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Buffalo, NY started the first Opioid Intervention Court (OIC), overseen by Judge Craig Hannah. The purpose of the court is to link participants to Medication Assisted Treatment […]
Read MoreHow Long Can Hair Detect Drugs?
Richmond, Va. – Using hair as a method of detection for drug use is not new in forensics. Hair’s long window of detection and the relative ease of collection make hair an excellent choice for testing. Hair can be collected from several areas on the body, and drugs can be detected several days after use. […]
Read MoreLaboratory Testing v. Instant Testing
Richmond, Va. – In a criminal justice setting, drug testing should not be subjective. While instant tests have high variability rates and frequently require expensive confirmation tests, immunoassay laboratory testing provides clear and objective results. It’s also proven to be cost-neutral or even cheaper than instant tests. Averhealth’s laboratory testing gives you the confidence and […]
Read MoreEvidence-Based Drug Testing Saves Insurers Money
Richmond, Va. – As health care costs continue to rise and America remains tightly in the grip of the opioid crisis, the health care industry is searching for ways to improve treatment and outcomes for those with substance use disorder while also lowering treatment costs. On average, individuals with substance use disorder cost the health […]
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