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 […]
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Evidence-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 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 MoreThe Deception of Dilution and Its Affect on Creatinine Levels
Richmond, Va. – Urine specimen dilution is the most common method used to avoid detection of new drug and alcohol use. Dilution occurs when someone consumes an excessive amount of fluid (2-4 quarts) over a short period of time (90 minutes). Dilution significantly lowers the concentration of detectable drugs and alcohol in urine and also […]
Read MoreVapes and E-Cigarettes in Today’s Society
Richmond, Va. – Vapes and E-cigarettes in today’s society come in many shapes and sizes, and have gone by many different names. Some of the names include, “e-cigs,” “e-hookahs,” “mods,” “vape pens,” and “electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)”.[1] E-cigarettes heat the fluid inside them into a vapor or aerosol. The fluid can contain nicotine, ultrafine […]
Read MoreDrug Test Cutoff Levels – Not What You Think
Richmond, Va. – With very few exceptions, drug test levels should only be compared to a cutoff to determine whether a sample (e.g., urine, oral fluid, or hair) is positive or negative. A sample that produces a drug test level below the cutoff is deemed negative, while a sample that produces a drug test level […]
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