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11/02/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
After being detected once in the US in 2022, carfentanil has been identified in urine drug screenings 35 times in 2023, according to a new Millennium Health report.
After being detected once in the US in 2022, carfentanil has been identified in urine drug screenings 35 times in 2023, according to a new Millennium Health report.
After being detected once in the...
11/02/2023
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Cannabis
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10/18/2023
According to the DSM-5-TR, how frequently does an individual use cannabis per week to be categorized as having cannabis use disorder? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the DSM-5-TR, how frequently does an individual use cannabis per week to be categorized as having cannabis use disorder? Take the quiz to find out!
According to the DSM-5-TR, how...
10/18/2023
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06/30/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The program will use HarmGuard FX testing strips, which are produced by Delaware-based SIVAD Diagnostic Medical Group.
The program will use HarmGuard FX testing strips, which are produced by Delaware-based SIVAD Diagnostic Medical Group.
The program will use HarmGuard...
06/30/2023
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03/28/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
More than 7% of urine samples collected in a cross-sectional study showed evidence of buprenorphine “spiking”—the intentional addition of buprenorphine tablet or residue directly into urine to mimic prescription adherence.
More than 7% of urine samples collected in a cross-sectional study showed evidence of buprenorphine “spiking”—the intentional addition of buprenorphine tablet or residue directly into urine to mimic prescription adherence.
More than 7% of urine samples...
03/28/2023
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02/21/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Drug tests positive for fentanyl across the US increased by 146% from 2019 to 2022, largely fueled by the western half of the nation, according to data from the Millennium Health Signals Report, which was released on Tuesday.
Drug tests positive for fentanyl across the US increased by 146% from 2019 to 2022, largely fueled by the western half of the nation, according to data from the Millennium Health Signals Report, which was released on Tuesday.
Drug tests positive for fentanyl...
02/21/2023
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01/31/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Healthcare testing lab Aegis Science Corporation says it has found xylazine in its screenings of samples provided by patients from 25 states, indicating the animal tranquilizer has a more widespread presence in the US than previously thought.
Healthcare testing lab Aegis Science Corporation says it has found xylazine in its screenings of samples provided by patients from 25 states, indicating the animal tranquilizer has a more widespread presence in the US than previously thought.
Healthcare testing lab Aegis...
01/31/2023
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09/13/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Patients who had been prescribed opioids to treat pain were found to be less likely to test positive for nonprescribed and illicit drugs, according to new research.
Patients who had been prescribed opioids to treat pain were found to be less likely to test positive for nonprescribed and illicit drugs, according to new research.
Patients who had been prescribed...
09/13/2022
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06/20/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Findings could facilitate exploration of methods for timely prediction of overdose “hotspots,” researchers say.
Findings could facilitate exploration of methods for timely prediction of overdose “hotspots,” researchers say.
Findings could facilitate...
06/20/2022
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04/08/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The rate of positive drug test results among American workers in 2021 reached its highest level since 2001, according to data recently published by Quest Diagnostics.
The rate of positive drug test results among American workers in 2021 reached its highest level since 2001, according to data recently published by Quest Diagnostics.
The rate of positive drug test...
04/08/2022
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11/15/2021
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
More than two-thirds of physicians polled say they worry they’ve missed signs of drug misuse and substance use disorders, and 75% say telehealth visits have limited the ability to determine if patients are at risk for or are already misusing...
More than two-thirds of physicians polled say they worry they’ve missed signs of drug misuse and substance use disorders, and 75% say telehealth visits have limited the ability to determine if patients are at risk for or are already misusing...
More than two-thirds of...
11/15/2021
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