
What do drug tests really tell us? - National Institute on Drug …
Oct 27, 2023 · Dr. Stephanie Weiss Be it a condition of a job application or an addiction treatment program, a urine drug screen result can be life-altering. Stephanie Weiss’s research helps labs …
Drug Testing - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Nov 21, 2023 · Drug testing looks for the presence or absence of specific drugs in a biological sample, such as urine, blood, or hair. Drug testing cannot diagnose a substance use disorder.
Screening for Substance Use in the Pain Management Setting
Nov 17, 2023 · Dr. Stanos offers these tips for screening pain patients for risky substance use and expert guidance on what to do if patients with pain screen positive for unhealthy substance use.
Giving a patient feedback regarding aberrant medication-taking behaviors (e.g., escalation of dose, noncompliance with pill counts) with appropriate adjustment in opioid therapy due to …
To address the fentanyl crisis, greater access to methadone is …
Jul 29, 2024 · Expanded methadone access also was not associated with significant changes in urine drug test results, emergency department visits, or increases in overdose deaths involving …
Synthetic Cannabinoids | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Oct 11, 2023 · Synthetic cannabinoids are human-made mind-altering chemicals that are either sprayed on dried, shredded plant material so they can be smoked or sold as liquids to be …
Drugs A to Z - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Apr 10, 2025 · Community misused or used drugs chart in an A to Z listing. Basic information on drugs with addictive potential, including how they are used, how they make people feel, and …
Words Matter - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Nov 29, 2021 · This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative …
Managing Patients Taking Xylazine-Adulterated Opioids in …
Jun 14, 2023 · In response to the rapid escalation in the detection of xylazine in the unregulated drug supply, in April 2023, the White House designated fentanyl contaminated with xylazine an …
*Physical dependence is a biological phenomenon, an adaptive physiological state that can occur with regular drug use and results in a drug class-specific withdrawal syndrome with abrupt …