People with SUD and other mental health diagnoses account for 60% of all healthcare spending, with just 7% of the spending attributed to mental health services and 53% attributed to physical health. [1,2] SUD-related physical health issues include emergency department visits, HIV or HEP-C treatments, repeat heart valve replacements, and neonatal abstinence syndrome, among others. […]
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5 Powerful Solutions for Drug Testing during COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work. There isn’t an industry this virus hasn’t affected in some way. The drug testing industry is certainly no exception. Patients that find themselves at the intersection of criminal justice and healthcare who are battling substance use disorders know how critical daily check-ins, random drug testing, and […]
Read MoreEvidence-Based Practices During this Unprecedented Time
Richmond, Va. – Determining the optimal specimen type to test for is dependent on a variety of factors. In order to properly test for substance use, it is important and helpful to know the different facets of each specimen you have the ability to test. Generally, choosing a specimen is determined by the type of […]
Read MoreWhy Accurate Results Are So Important
Richmond, Va. – Accurate and reliable testing results are crucial in the criminal justice system. Evidence-based practices (EBP) have shown repeatedly that laboratory results, often the only objective data in a treatment court program, are the most effective way to guide treatment court participants towards recovery. It is critical that drug testing in treatment courts […]
Read MoreNot Your Grandmother’s Weed
Richmond, Va. –There are three main strains of marijuana – indica, sativa, and hybrid – which all have different effects on the body. Within those strains, there are more products and varieties to choose from than can be named. This includes edibles, topicals, vapes, lip balms, gummies, candies, and just about any other form that […]
Read MoreRethinking Incarceration and Reducing Revocations
Richmond, Va. – In 2016, 4.5 million people were on community supervision in the United States. This system allows individuals to be held accountable for their actions while still serving their communities, families, and victims. Failure to follow the rules of probation or parole results in a technical violation and in some cases a revocation of […]
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