The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that more than 100,000 people died of drug overdoses during the 12-month period ending April 2021. Health officials described the dramatic increase in overdose deaths as an example of the devastating effects of COVID-19 as it spreads far beyond the disease itself.
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Dealing with the Addiction Crisis During the Nightmare of COVID-19
COVID-19 updates are on display on all news stations, but who is keeping tally of those succumbing to addiction due to the pandemic. The new struggles and emotions brought on by these unprecedented times are hard for the everyday person. The hardships experienced by someone with substance use disorder (SUD) can be detrimental. With over […]
Read More5 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 […]
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