Researchers from the University of B.C. and the BC Provincial Toxicology Centre (BCPTC) have developed a more efficient way to find out which new ‘designer drugs’ are circulating in the community. In ...

A loss of state funding shut down a program that was at the forefront of uncovering new insights into drug-use trends in Maryland and identifying the most prevalent causes of overdoses. It’s important ...

An immunoassay (IA) test is a type of urine drug test (UDT) that can screen for phencyclidine, which people also call PCP or angel dust. This testing method is quick, easy to use, and cost effective.

A urine drug test is used to detect the presence of illegal and prescription drugs in urine. It’s also known as a urine drug screen. In a urine drug test, a sample of urine is sent to a lab. A tester ...

At-home drug tests are urine or saliva tests that can identify if illegal or prescriptions drugs are present in your body. These tests are an alternative to going in person to a laboratory or other ...

As cannabis laws change in the US and more states legalize recreational marijuana use, an increasing number of employers are asking, should we change the way we drug test? Some companies are ...

A 14-year-old boy presented unresponsive to a children’s hospital after a presumed fentanyl overdose. His urine drug screen was negative in the emergency department, including opiates. While in the ...

The cost of drug testing is as variable as the frequency. For example, Dr. Michael Fingerhood at Johns Hopkins University uses urine tests that cost as little as $60 before insurance. Fingerhood makes ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pregnant Black patients were significantly more likely to have urine drug screens collected vs. other races and ...