Instant screen or laboratory screen? How do you choose the best drug testing method to better monitor the clients on your caseload? Read on to learn more about the two screening methods and when it’s recommended to use them.
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How fentanyl and synthetic opioids impact the opioid crisis
Opioid overdose kills tens of thousands of Americans every year. Things have gotten so bad, and the dangers of synthetic opioids in particular are so high, that last year the federal government declared opioids a public health emergency.
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NADCP Releases Updated Best Practice Standards for Adult Drug Courts
Read MoreFamilies and Communities Can Make a Difference
Millions of Americans who experience substance use disorder often feel isolated and alone. These feelings are attributed to shame and societal norms that suggest mental illness implies weakness or deviant, immoral behavior, among other less flattering conclusions.
Read MoreImmunoassay cross-reactivity: the importance of accurate interpretation
Cross-reactivity in the drug testing world is a critical component when it comes to accurate results. Immunoassay testing is where cross-reactivity comes into play most often. Important factors that affect cross-reactivity are the specimen type, the test performed, reagents used, and concentration of substances in the specimen being tested.
Read MoreWays to Address the Challenges of Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are a tricky and dangerous problem that continues to evolve nationwide. The use of synthetics and designer drugs isn’t new to the U.S. Starting with morphine in the 1800s, to LSD in the 1970s, and ecstasy in the 1980s, a long list of synthetic drugs has gained popularity across the country. In the […]
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