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Positive Language for Stigma Reduction

06.24.21

Positive Language for Stigma Reduction

Language towards those with substance use disorder is a crucial part of their recovery process. The words and phrases we use frame the public perception on addiction and recovery, affecting how individuals see themselves and their ability to change. How we address those with substance use disorder can, intentionally or unintentionally, propel stigma and create […]

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We All Have A Story

05.25.21

Julie Seymore Treatment Court Administrator for the 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court in St. Charles County, Missouri.

It’s true…. we all have a story. Hi, my name is Julie Seymore and I am the Treatment Court Administrator for the 11th Judicial Circuit Treatment Court in St. Charles County, Missouri. My story has a couple of stories within the story and they all revolve around tragedies that occurred because of alcohol. First, I […]

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How EtG/EtS testing Detects Ethanol in Alcohol Better Than Simple Alcohol Testing

04.27.21

DUI Court that also test for drugs

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

03.30.21

Drug-Impaired driver operating a car

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 […]

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The Importance of Lab-Based Testing for Accuracy and Reliability

02.19.21

Averhealth employees working in laboratory in St. Louis, MO

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 […]

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Struggling with SUD for the Holidays

12.14.20

Struggling 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 […]

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