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 MoreWhen and How to Use Confirmation Drug Testing
Richmond, Va. – Confirmation drug testing, although sometimes needed, can be expensive; fortunately, it is not essential on every test.
Read MoreHow Long Can Hair Detect Drugs?
Richmond, Va. – Using hair as a method of detection for drug use is not new in forensics. Hair’s long window of detection and the relative ease of collection make hair an excellent choice for testing. Hair can be collected from several areas on the body, and drugs can be detected several days after use. […]
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