The 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health Data in the United States Each year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conduct a survey on people living in the United States as to their experience with mental health, substance use, and […]
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Expanded Testing Menu for Judicial Clients
DTPM’s Industrial Laboratory Expands Test Menu for Judicial Clients The DTPM Industrial Laboratory announced a test menu expansion to meet the needs of our judicial clients. Some of the new drugs do not have commercial testing kits available. The DTPM Industrial Laboratory uses Liquid Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to determine the presence and concentration […]
Opioid Crisis in the United States: Overwhelming Statistics
Opioid Crisis in the United States: Overwhelming Statistics Estimated overdose deaths in 2021: 107,0001 50% of all emergency room visits were classified as substance use disorders2 Opioid overdose estimated annual cost to US Hospitals: $11 Billion3 Average cost for an overdose patient who was admitted and treated: $11,7313 Average cost for an overdose patient admitted […]
Psychedelic Drugs
Psychedelic Drugs – What are They? Are they Dangerous? Psychedelic drugs are known as dissociative drugs that can temporarily alter a person’s mood, thoughts, and perceptions. Strong emotions emerge ranging from bliss to fear along with vast changes in how users perceive reality1. An Alaska Airlines pilot, who tried to shut down engines mid-flight, claimed […]
Delta-8/Delta-9 THC Differentiation
Why Should My Lab Offer Delta-8/Delta-9 THC Differentiation? Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinoid (Delta-8 THC) is legal at the federal level; but it’s not legal in every state. Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinoid (Delta-9 THC) is illegal at the federal level; but it’s legal in more than 50% of states1. THC screening tests may produce a presumptive positive result for Delta-8 […]
Shelby County Community Corrections Expands Drug Testing Capacity
Shelby County Community Corrections Expands Drug Testing Capacity Shelby County, located in the central portion of Alabama, is one of Alabama’s fastest-growing counties. Its brilliant patchwork of history, culture, attractions, arts, and community makes it one of the nation’s most dynamic counties. As of the 2020 census, the population was 223,024 residents. But, as beautiful […]