Drug Testing

Physicians Struggle to Manage Dual Issues of Pain and Addiction
A report released today by Quest Diagnostics and the Center on Addiction shows some inconsistencies between physician perspectives and patient behaviors regarding prescription drug use.
Fentanyl Has Become a Prominent Danger for Stimulant Users
A Millennium Health analysis adds to the evidence that fentanyl now has a dangerously prominent presence in the cocaine and methamphetamine supply.
Stimulant Use Prominent in Young Stroke Victims
An Australian study has found that a substantial number of young victims of a fatal stroke were stimulant users.
OUD Patients Will Take Video of Their Buprenorphine Dosing
A study being conducted at outpatient clinics in the Northeast and Northwest will evaluate whether buprenorphine patients' medication adherence will improve via regular filming of their administering the drug.
Presence of Other Drugs in Patients Using Buprenorphine Raises Concern
A trends report from Millennium Health indicates a frequent presence of other substances, particularly marijuana, in patients prescribed buprenorphine for opioid dependence.
Pioneering Effort to Help Impaired Workers Gets Expansion
Belden, Inc.'s often-cited effort to assist job applicants who fail a pre-employment drug test will be expanded to two additional company locations.
Drug Testing Early in Treatment Can Enhance Care
A study reveals that drug testing can serve as an important guide to outpatient treatment at stages where patients may be reluctant to self-report use.
Treatment retention improved with injectable naltrexone over oral version
An open-label study found that opioid-dependent individuals stayed in treatment longer and had fewer opioid-positive drug screens when on injectable naltrexone, as opposed to the oral formulation of the drug.
Red flags on benzodiazepines, gabapentin in drug misuse report
Quest Diagnostics' analysis of drug monitoring data finds several areas of potential concern, including for patients being treated in specialty substance use settings.
Rhode Island advocates to distribute fentanyl test strips
A group of Rhode Island public health advocates will distribute fentanyl test strips and naloxone on Friday as part of International Overdose Awareness Day.
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