Alcohol’s Effects on The Body April is Alcohol Awareness Month sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The organization recently published an article on common alcohol-related issues that will be summarized in this blog. Key Takeaways1 Alcohol’s harmful effects on multiple organs contribute to more than 200 health conditions and more […]
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Substance Use Prevention Strategies in the United States
Substance Use Prevention Strategies in the United States Background The National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, celebrated March 17 – 23, 2025, is an annual event focused on drug use, addiction, and prevention to help educate and empower people to make informed decisions about substance use.1 Several associations in the United States create programs to […]
Convenience Store Drugs
Convenience Store Drugs Background Convenience stores in the United States have become a welcomed haven for people with a substance abuse disorder. Why, you may ask? Walk into any convenience store and look at the products that can be easily purchased. Called “Gas Station Drugs”, these are products that have legal ambiguity, are potentially addictive, […]
Vaping Among Adolescents in the United States
Vaping Among Adolescents in the United States Background A recent study illustrated the frequency and reasons for vaping nicotine among adolescents in the United States. Nicotine vaping is prevalent among adolescents in the United States and is gaining popularity as a less harmful alternative to cigarette smoking. However, this is a critical public health concern […]
Best Practices for Respiratory Virus Testing
Is Your Laboratory Following the Best Practices for Respiratory Virus Testing? Background The Academy of Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) published a Guidance Document on Laboratory Diagnosis of Respiratory Virus testing in May 2024. The guidance document provides expert opinion related to laboratory diagnosis of respiratory viral infections as to who to test, specimens to […]
Drug Court Urine Sample Testing Best Practices
Drug Court Best Practices for Urine Sample Testing This is a 2-part series using the AllRise Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards, Volume 2 as the source. Part 1 was published in September 2024 and provided guidance for the best practices for urine sample collection from Drug Court participants. Part 2 focuses on the best practices […]