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Carfentanil Re-Emerges: Fentanyl Analog Detected in 12 States
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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What frequency of substance use is considered cannabis use disorder?
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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Delaware Launches Fentanyl-Xylazine Combo Testing Strip Pilot
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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Study Highlights Prevalence of Buprenorphine “Spiking” in Urine Screenings for OUD Patients
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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Fentanyl-Positive Drug Screenings Surge in Western States
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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Animal Tranquilizer Found in Increasing Number of Screenings
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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Pain Patients Who Adhere to Opioid Prescriptions Less Likely to Test Positive for Illicit Drugs
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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Strong Correlation Between Positive Drug Screens and Overdose Deaths, Study Shows
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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Workforce Drug Test Positivity Reaches 20-Year High
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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Physicians Concerned About Missing Signs of Addiction
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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