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		<title>Drug Test- Surf Net for Best Services</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A well planned employee drug testing policy is an important matter of employee screening and can save the employers several thousand dollars each year. For this reason the employer must realize and understand that a successful employee drug testing program must be convenient and easy-to-use. Internet is the best place to search for the closest [...]]]></description>
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A well planned employee drug testing policy is an important matter of employee screening and can save the employers several thousand dollars each year. For this reason the employer must realize and understand that a successful employee drug testing program must be convenient and easy-to-use. Internet is the best place to search for the closest collection sites available. There are thousands of organizations that varies from small business to globally successful business that consider pre-employment drug test of the employees are useful while others may consider drug testing, credit checks, reference checks, and other pre-employment checks to be Gestapo tactics. Whatever view people hold for them yet they are legal. There are several organizations worldwide that provide exceptional service of drug testing. The organization that provides accurate, compliant and timely information to make informed decision and mitigate risks in critical areas such as employment, vendor selection, identity theft prevention and assistance, investment placement, and institutional admissions are considered excellent. While there are some services that adds some more addition to their services like preparing report to reveal the past criminal history, untruthful resumes and falsified employment applications that makes the employer weed out the candidates with such reports and select the best for their company thus keeping their working environment healthy.The existence of drugs in your system is directly under the influence of drug half-life, intensity, intensity of the usage, method of usage, length of usage, tolerance, fluid intake, body size, body fat, metabolism and the specific range which the drug testing lab uses to signify a “positive” for drug use so it is very difficult to say how long drugs will remain in your system. There is a table that mentions the amount of time a drug can be detected by most standard drug test but you should know that those detection times for instance – Marijuana (7–30 days), Opiates (1-4 days), Alcohol (6–24 hours) and Steroids (14–30 days) etc, does not mean that the drug is fully expelled from your body within that amount of time but that it has dissipated enough that it can no longer be accurately detected or at least it is not high enough to register a “positive” on a drug test. It is also true that most of the drugs are considered toxin by our body which take time to eliminate, so they are often stored in fat cells rather than allowing excess toxins to potentially affect vital organs thus making them even difficult to release or detoxify from the body. You should understand the fact that if there is a drug out there then there is a drug test for it but basically there are “Five-Screen” (or “NIDA-5” or “SAMHSA-5”) which is testing for five types of drugs used by most corporate drug testing programs and they are Cannabinoids (Marijuana, Hashish), Cocaine (Cocaine, Crack, Benzoylecognine, Opiates (Heroin, Opium, Codeine, Morphine), Amphetamines (Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Speed) and Phencyclidine (PCP, Angel Dust). So it is important for the candidate appearing for a pre-employment drug test to make a list of medications you are presently taking or have taken in the last thirty days and even over-the-counter medications so that you are on the safe side. <br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Home Drug Test Market Sees OxyContin Test Fill A Vital Niche for Parents</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Problem of Prescription Oxycodone AbuseAs you may know, prescription drug abuse has developed into a huge problem in the United States. For example, a 2005 Monitoring the Future survey of high school students showed that OxyContin abuse went up among 12th graders by 40 percent in 3 years. OxyContin is one of the many [...]]]></description>
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The Problem of Prescription Oxycodone AbuseAs you may know, prescription drug abuse has developed into a huge problem in the United States. For example, a 2005 Monitoring the Future survey of high school students showed that OxyContin abuse went up among 12th graders by 40 percent in 3 years. OxyContin is one of the many generic names for drugs that include the narcotic oxycodone.When used as prescribed, drugs like OxyContin and Percocet (which also contains oxycodone) provide much needed pain relief to cancer patients and people recovering from surgery. When incorrectly used however, OxyContin earns its nickname âhillbilly heroinâ by producing heroin-like highs in the user and doing so in many cases more cheaply than heroin itself. This is why the Oxycodone, or OxyContin Test, developed â in response to a growing problem that needed a solution.Before the OxyContin Test was made, there was no 98% accurate way for a urine drug test buyer to test for oxycodone based drugs, even though they do have much in common with opium and heroin, drugs which can all be tested for at once.The Difference Between Opiates and OpioidsTo understand why oxycodone needs its own home drug test, first we must examine how the drugs of concern here are classified. They are all opioids. Opioids are chemicals that work on the brainâs opioid receptors. Endorphins, for example, are opioids produced naturally by the body. Morphine, opium, heroin, oxycodone, and hydrocodone (Vicodin) are all opioids too. They are so similar, but they cannot all be detected by the same drug screen. Why?FDA cleared urine drug tests for Opiates that are on the market are made to detect specifically morphine or specifically heroin. An Opiates test that has a 300 nanogram per milliliter cutoff level is one that is looking for morphine-based drugs, while an Opiates test that has a 2000 nanogram per milliliter cutoff level is looking for heroin and opium. Morphine does have a lot in common with oxycodone, as they are both opioids, but morphine can be found naturally, whereas oxycodone cannot. Oxycodone must be made in a lab. This leads to some structural differences.While a urine drug test for Opiates can pick up morphine, heroin, and so on, depending on the cut-off level, it can only detect oxycodone/OxyContin in great quantities â overdose levels. So a new design was called for to deal with the prescription drug abuse problem.The OxyContin / Vicodin TestThe same technology used to create other urine drug tests was used to make the oxycodone test. It can pick up OxyContin, Vicodin (made of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, a drug very similar to oxycodone), Percocet and other hydrocodone, hydromorphone, or oxycodone-based drugs with 98% accuracy. This is a much greater accuracy for these drugs than was available with either of the two versions of the opiates urine drug test. Depending on metabolism and other factors, oxycodone appears in urine 2-5 hours after it is used and disappears from urine 2-4 days later. The new oxycodone specific drug tests can find oxycodone in urine at the level of 100 nanograms per milliliter, a very small amount.Making the Right Choices as a Consumer of a Home Drug TestWhether you are a member of a police department, a worried parent or a friend, it is important to have the right information in hand when making a decision about how to deal with drug abuse. If you suspect drug abuse and want to test for it, make sure you choose a test that targets the drug at hand. You might think that an opiates drug test could detect oxycodone, since opiates in general and oxycodone are very similar. This is not the case when it comes to the home drug test options though and a careful shopper will have the most success in finding oxycodone. <br/><br/></p>
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		<title>How to Conduct a Home Drug Test in Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the increase in drug policies being instituted at the workplace and in schools, more and more people are becoming proactive in making sure that they are avoiding the risk of losing a job or being expelled from school as a result of testing positive for substance use.While opinions may differ as to the questions [...]]]></description>
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With the increase in drug policies being instituted at the workplace and in schools, more and more people are becoming proactive in making sure that they are avoiding the risk of losing a job or being expelled from school as a result of testing positive for substance use.While opinions may differ as to the questions of morality and legality on this issue, it is an unavoidable fact that the reality of increased monitoring of one’s personal activities is a matter to be dealt with. This is why a home drug test in Canada as a deterrent to unwanted legal and social complications is garnering more and more attention every day.Besides having the upper hand in keeping oneself within the guidelines that are mandated by law, the privacy of conducting a test in the home also avoids the inclusion of other agencies or clinical facilities which further run the risk of an unwanted outcome. Additionally, there are many parents and family members who are genuinely attempting to prevent substance abuse among their loved ones.When a person goes to a clinic or a hospital to obtain a drug or alcohol test, the chances that traces of these substances will be detected are much greater than when testing at home. The equipment used by medical facilities are of course the best available today, using technologies like gas chromatography and mass spectrometry which can detect trace elements in the body down to very minute levels.Although home drug tests can not be considered 100% accurate in comparison to the more advanced instruments found in medical facilities, their results are nonetheless acceptable under the guidelines of SAMHSA cutoff levels for any of these substances found in the body. This fact is another reason why a home drug test in Canada can produce the satisfactory results needed by anyone who is concerned about this issue.There are several substances that can be detected by a home test kit, including the so-called “recreational” drugs and alcohol. Depending on the type of test kit used, up to ten different drugs can be detected in a person’s system within just a few minutes. Each of the four kinds of home tests are non-invasive and are all safe and easy to use.The saliva and urinalysis kits only require a small sample to test and can give results based on any intake within the previous 1 to 72 hours, or more in some cases. In as little as five minutes a person will know with a good deal of certainty whether or not they fall within a risk category. This can be very helpful and very reassuring as well if they are concerned about detection.If a person wants a more thorough reading on substance levels, they can opt for the hair follicle test. This test requires that a sample be mailed to a laboratory that is CLIA certified, where GC/MS instruments are used. There is a safeguard built in to this test, as the only person who will see the results is the one who sends in the sample. Whatever the reason may be to necessitate the purchase of a home drug test kit, the options available should bring a helpful degree of security to those who use them. <br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Drug Test Kits for Home Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:57:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the common practice these days of many employers instituting drug policies, the practice of testing at home for the presence of substances in the system is gaining interest steadily. Random tests at the workplace are used as a deterrent to drug use on the job.This is not the only reason that many people [...]]]></description>
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Due to the common practice these days of many employers instituting drug policies, the practice of testing at home for the presence of substances in the system is gaining interest steadily. Random tests at the workplace are used as a deterrent to drug use on the job.This is not the only reason that many people are using drug test kits in their home. Alcohol and drug abuse is a concern for many parents who are worried about the influence of substance abuse among their children. Family members of those who have had a history of drug or alcohol abuse may also be concerned enough to take steps in helping to deal with this problem.Preventative steps can be taken in the privacy and security of the home to address these issues. Whether it is a parent who feels the need to reassure themselves that their child is drug-free or it is a concerned family member who is trying to help someone maintain a life without using substances, drug test kits can be a valuable tool.Most drug test kits approach this issue in four different ways, using a saliva sample, testing a hair follicle and using two different methods to test the urine. All but one of these tests can produce results that are available within just minutes. Only one of these, the hair follicle test, must be sent to a CLIA certified laboratory to determine drug levels in the body.These four types of drug test kits are considered non-intrusive, which means that there are no needles used to obtain a sample to be tested. This fact can alleviate the reservations a person might have against taking the test, and can also make it much easier to institute a regular testing program in the home.The saliva drug test kits require only a sample directly from the mouth or from a container, which is placed in a collection spoon. Results from this test are ready in as little as five minutes. This method tests for four different drugs used in the past 24 hours.The urine drug test kits use two methods. There are up to ten different drugs that can be tested for, which determines which of the urine drug test kits to be used. Both of these methods will test for any indication of drug use in the past 72 to 84 hours.The first method uses a cassette which is placed in a cup that contains the sample and provides results in five minutes. The second urine test provides a self-contained collection cup with the drug sensor built in. This kit also has a temperature sensor that confirms whether or not the sample is at body temperature.The hair follicle drug test kits require the sample to be sent in a pre-paid envelope to the certified laboratory. A variety of substances can be tested for and this test can detect any drug use for the previous three months. The results are confidential since they can only be viewed by the one who has sent in the sample.These drug test kits are easily obtainable, and will help to reassure parents and family members who have concerns about their loved ones health. <br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Know About Laboratory Urine Drug Test</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many types of drug testing techniques are available for detecting drug abuse. Urinalysis is one of the most commonly used urine based drug testing as it is a simple technique, and less expensive. Urine drug testing has been popular and employed successfully for testing drugs across the organizations, schools, at home etc.Drugs testedLaboratory urine drug [...]]]></description>
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Many types of drug testing techniques are available for detecting drug abuse. Urinalysis is one of the most commonly used urine based drug testing as it is a simple technique, and less expensive. Urine drug testing has been popular and employed successfully for testing drugs across the organizations, schools, at home etc.Drugs testedLaboratory urine drug testing detects the presence of many drugs with accurate results. This drug testing can detect maximum of 10 most commonly used drugs at once. It detects the parent drug or its metabolites by demonstrating recent use of prescription medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, amphetamines, barbiturates and illegal substances like heroin, illicit cocaine, marijuana, phencyclidine (PCP). This test is used as a screening tool to determine the prior use and concentrations of drugs present in the body.Procedure followedFor laboratory urine drug test, collection and testing urine specimen is done under the presence of an authorized person. After this, tests are conducted on collected specimen for detection of drug tests by immunoassay screen followed by GS-MS confirmation test. Chemical highlighted test strip is used for this test. The test strip should be examined carefully with the help of lab testing devices depending upon the types of substances to be detected.For each drug the detection periods and cut off levels depend on the nature and usage of the drug. The detection period of any drug through laboratory urine drug testing is from 6 hours to 3 days from the time of consumption. All screening tests are performed by the immunoassay based on the technology of the testing kit. Confirmatory tests are performed using either gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) or any other superior technique. The samples are treated with either the technical or all of these methods to verify the results. Confirmation results are reported as positive or negative based on SAMSHA cut off levels and all non-negative results are confirmed prior to any disclosure.Laboratory urine drug test is used as standard test for drug detection. Reliable results are possible with this laboratory drug testing and they can be used as a proof drug abuse. The above information gives you a helpful insight about the laboratory urine drug test, drugs detected through this and the procedure followed. <br/><br/></p>
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		<title>Drug Tests &#8211; What Do They Test For and What are the Methods of Testing?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 01:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maureen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What drugs to tests detect? Testing conducted according to SAMHSA&#8217;s guidelines checks for  five illicit drugs plus, in some cases, alcohol (ethanol, ethyl alcohol,  booze). These five illicit drugs are: Amphetamines (meth, speed, crank, ecstasy) THC (cannabinoids, marijuana, hash) Cocaine (coke, crack) Opiates (heroin, opium, codeine, morphine) Phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust) However, most private employers [...]]]></description>
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<p>What drugs to tests detect?</p>
<p>Testing conducted according to SAMHSA&#8217;s guidelines checks for  five illicit drugs plus, in some cases, alcohol (ethanol, ethyl alcohol,  booze). These five illicit drugs are:</p>
<p>Amphetamines (meth, speed, crank, ecstasy)<br />
THC (cannabinoids, marijuana, hash)<br />
Cocaine (coke, crack)<br />
Opiates (heroin, opium, codeine, morphine)<br />
Phencyclidine (PCP, angel dust)</p>
<p>However, most private employers are not limited in the number  of substances they can test for and may include drugs that individuals  legitimately and/or therapeutically take based on a physician&#8217;s prescription.  Although most private employers can test for any combination of drugs, there  are commonly selected &#8220;panels.&#8221;</p>
<p>The typical 8-Panel Test includes the above-mentioned  substances plus:</p>
<p>Barbiturates (phenobarbital, butalbital, secobarbital,  downers)<br />
Benzodiazepines (tranquilizers like Valium, Librium, Xanax)<br />
Methaqualone (Quaaludes)</p>
<p>The typical 10-Panel Test includes the 8-Panel Test plus:</p>
<p>Methadone (often used to treat heroin addiction)<br />
Propoxyphene (Darvon compounds)</p>
<p>Testing can also be done for:</p>
<p>Hallucinogens (LSD, mushrooms, mescaline, peyote)<br />
Inhalants (paint, glue, hairspray)<br />
Anabolic steroids (synthesized, muscle-building hormones)<br />
Hydrocodone (prescription medication known as Lortab,  Vicodin, Oxycodone)<br />
MDMA (commonly known as Ecstasy)</p>
<p>Methods of testing:</p>
<p>There are a number of different bodily specimens that can be  chemically tested to detect evidence of recent drug use. Although some state  laws dictate which types of tests can be used, a number of options are  technologically feasible. Urine is the most commonly used specimen for illicit  drugs, reflecting SAMHSA&#8217;s guidelines, and breath is the most common for  alcohol, reflecting DOT&#8217;s guidelines.</p>
<p>Urine: Results of a urine test show the presence or absence of  drug metabolites in a person&#8217;s urine. Metabolites are drug residues that remain  in the body for some time after the effects of a drug have worn off. It is  important to note that a positive urine test does not necessarily mean a person  was under the influence of drugs at the time of the test. Rather, it detects  and measures use of a particular drug within the previous few days and has  become the defacto evidence of current use. Because alcohol passes rapidly  through the system, urine tests must be conducted very quickly after alcohol consumption  in order to ensure any degree of accuracy. For this reason, urine tests are  generally not helpful in detecting alcohol use as opposed to illicit and  prescription drug use, which is more easily traced in urine.</p>
<p>Breath: A breath-alcohol test is the most common test for  finding out how much alcohol is currently in the blood. The person being tested  blows into a breath-alcohol device, and the results are given as a number,  known as the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), which shows the level of  alcohol in the blood at the time the test was taken. BAC levels have been correlated  with impairment, and the legal limit of 0.08 for driving has been set in all  states. Under DOT regulations, a BAC of 0.02 is high enough to stop someone  from performing a safety-sensitive task for a specific amount of time (usually  between 8 and 24 hours) and a BAC reading of 0.04 or higher is considered to be  a positive drug test and requires immediate removal from safety-sensitive  functions. Under DOT regulations, a person who tests at the 0.04 BAC level may  not resume job duties until a specific return-to-duty process has been  successfully completed. </p>
<p> Other alternative specimens that can be used for detecting the  use of selected drugs of abuse include blood, hair, oral fluids and sweat.</p>
<p>Blood: A blood test measures the actual amount of alcohol or  other drugs in the blood at the time of the test. Blood samples provide an  accurate measure of the physiologically active drug present in a person at the  time the sample is drawn. Although blood samples are a better indicator of  recent consumption than urine samples, there is a lack of published data  correlating blood levels for drugs and impairment with the same degree of  certainty that has been established for alcohol. In cases of serious injury or  death as the result of an accident, the only way to determine legal  intoxication is through a blood specimen. There is also a very short detection  period, as most drugs are quickly cleared from the blood and deposited into the  urine.</p>
<p>Hair: Analysis of hair provides a much longer &#8220;testing  window,&#8221; giving a more complete drug-use history going back as far as 90 days.  Like urine testing, hair testing does not provide evidence of current  impairment, but rather only past use of a specific drug. Hair testing cannot be  used to detect for alcohol use. Hair testing is the least invasive form of drug  testing, therefore privacy issues are decreased.</p>
<p>Oral Fluids: Saliva, or oral fluids, collected from the mouth  also can be used to detect traces of drugs and alcohol. Oral fluids are easy to  collect (a swab of the inner cheek is the most common collection method),  harder to adulterate or substitute, and may be better at detecting specific  substances, including marijuana, cocaine and amphetamines/methamphetamines.  Because drugs do not remain in oral fluids as long as they do in urine, this  method shows promise in determining current use and impairment.</p>
<p>Sweat: Another type of drug test consists of a skin patch that  measures drugs in sweat. The patch, which looks like a large adhesive bandage,  is applied to the skin and worn for some length of time. A gas-permeable  membrane on the patch protects the tested area from dirt and other  contaminants. Although relatively easy to administer, this method has not been  widely used in workplaces and is more often used to maintain compliance with  probation and parole.</p>
<p>When drug testing is conducted?</p>
<p>There are a variety of circumstances under which an  organization may require a drug test. Following are the most common or  widespread:</p>
<p>Pre-Employment: Pre-employment testing is conducted to prevent  hiring individuals who illegally use drugs. It typically takes place after a  conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants agree to be tested as  a condition of employment and are not hired if they fail to produce a negative  test. However, it is possible for employees to prepare for a pre-employment  test by stopping their drug use several days before they anticipate being  tested. Therefore, some employers test probationary employees on an unannounced  basis. Some states however, restrict this process. Furthermore, the Americans  with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 prohibits the use of pre-employment testing for alcohol use.</p>
<p>Reasonable Suspicion: Reasonable suspicion testing is similar  to, and sometimes referred to, as &#8220;probable-cause&#8221; or &#8220;for-cause&#8221; testing and  is conducted when supervisors document observable signs and symptoms that lead  them to suspect drug use or a drug-free workplace policy violation. It is  extremely important to have clear, consistent definitions of what behavior  justifies drug and alcohol testing and any suspicion should be corroborated by  another supervisor or manager. Since this type of testing is at the discretion  of management, it requires careful, comprehensive supervisor training. In  addition, it is advised that employees who are suspected of drug use or a  policy violation not return to work while awaiting the results of reasonable  suspicion testing.</p>
<p>Post-Accident: Since property damage or personal injury may  result from accidents, testing following an accident can help determine whether  drugs and/or alcohol were a factor. It is important to establish objective  criteria that will trigger a post-accident test and how and by whom they will  be determined and documented. Examples of criteria used by employers include:  fatalities; injuries that require anyone to be removed from the scene for  medical care; damage to vehicles or property above a specified monetary amount;  and citations issued by the police. Although the results of a post-accident  test determine drug use, a positive test result in and of itself cannot prove  that drug use caused an accident. When post-accident testing is conducted, it  is a good idea for employers not to allow employees involved in any accident to  return to work prior to or following the testing. Employers also need to have  guidelines to specify how soon following an accident testing must occur so  results are relevant. Substances remain in a person&#8217;s system for various  amounts of time, and it is usually recommended that post-accident testing be  done within 12 hours.</p>
<p>Random: Random testing is performed on an unannounced,  unpredictable basis on employees whose identifying information (e.g., social  security number or employee number) has been placed in a testing pool from  which a scientifically arbitrary selection is made. This selection is usually  computer generated to ensure that it is indeed random and that each person of  the workforce population has an equal chance of being selected for testing,  regardless of whether that person was recently tested or not. Because this type  of testing has no advance notice, it serves as a deterrent.</p>
<p>Periodic: Periodic testing is usually scheduled in advance and  uniformly administered. Some employers use it on an annual</p>
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		<title>How to Conduct a Home Drug Test in Canada</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2011 13:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>With the increase in drug policies being instituted at the workplace and in schools, more and more people are becoming proactive in making sure that they are avoiding the risk of losing a job or being expelled from school as a result of testing positive for substance use.</p>
<p>While opinions may differ as to the questions of morality and legality on this issue, it is an unavoidable fact that the reality of increased monitoring of one’s personal activities is a matter to be dealt with. This is why a home drug test in Canada as a deterrent to unwanted legal and social complications is garnering more and more attention every day.</p>
<p>Besides having the upper hand in keeping oneself within the guidelines that are mandated by law, the privacy of conducting a test in the home also avoids the inclusion of other agencies or clinical facilities which further run the risk of an unwanted outcome. Additionally, there are many parents and family members who are genuinely attempting to prevent substance abuse among their loved ones.</p>
<p>When a person goes to a clinic or a hospital to obtain a drug or alcohol test, the chances that traces of these substances will be detected are much greater than when testing at home. The equipment used by medical facilities are of course the best available today, using technologies like gas chromatography and mass spectrometry which can detect trace elements in the body down to very minute levels.</p>
<p>Although home drug tests can not be considered 100% accurate in comparison to the more advanced instruments found in medical facilities, their results are nonetheless acceptable under the guidelines of SAMHSA cutoff levels for any of these substances found in the body. This fact is another reason why a home drug test in Canada can produce the satisfactory results needed by anyone who is concerned about this issue.</p>
<p>There are several substances that can be detected by a home test kit, including the so-called “recreational” drugs and alcohol. Depending on the type of test kit used, up to ten different drugs can be detected in a person’s system within just a few minutes. Each of the four kinds of home tests are non-invasive and are all safe and easy to use.</p>
<p>The saliva and urinalysis kits only require a small sample to test and can give results based on any intake within the previous 1 to 72 hours, or more in some cases. In as little as five minutes a person will know with a good deal of certainty whether or not they fall within a risk category. This can be very helpful and very reassuring as well if they are concerned about detection.</p>
<p>If a person wants a more thorough reading on substance levels, they can opt for the hair follicle test. This test requires that a sample be mailed to a laboratory that is CLIA certified, where GC/MS instruments are used. There is a safeguard built in to this test, as the only person who will see the results is the one who sends in the sample. </p>
<p>Whatever the reason may be to necessitate the purchase of a home drug test kit, the options available should bring a helpful degree of security to those who use them.</p>
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		<title>Drug Test Kits for Home Use</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 23:48:54 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Due to the common practice these days of many employers instituting drug policies, the practice of testing at home for the presence of substances in the system is gaining interest steadily. Random tests at the workplace are used as a deterrent to drug use on the job.</p>
<p>This is not the only reason that many people are using drug test kits in their home. Alcohol and drug abuse is a concern for many parents who are worried about the influence of substance abuse among their children. Family members of those who have had a history of drug or alcohol abuse may also be concerned enough to take steps in helping to deal with this problem.</p>
<p>Preventative steps can be taken in the privacy and security of the home to address these issues. Whether it is a parent who feels the need to reassure themselves that their child is drug-free or it is a concerned family member who is trying to help someone maintain a life without using substances, drug test kits can be a valuable tool.</p>
<p>Most drug test kits approach this issue in four different ways, using a saliva sample, testing a hair follicle and using two different methods to test the urine. All but one of these tests can produce results that are available within just minutes. Only one of these, the hair follicle test, must be sent to a CLIA certified laboratory to determine drug levels in the body.</p>
<p>These four types of drug test kits are considered non-intrusive, which means that there are no needles used to obtain a sample to be tested. This fact can alleviate the reservations a person might have against taking the test, and can also make it much easier to institute a regular testing program in the home.</p>
<p>The saliva drug test kits require only a sample directly from the mouth or from a container, which is placed in a collection spoon. Results from this test are ready in as little as five minutes. This method tests for four different drugs used in the past 24 hours.</p>
<p>The urine drug test kits use two methods. There are up to ten different drugs that can be tested for, which determines which of the urine drug test kits to be used. Both of these methods will test for any indication of drug use in the past 72 to 84 hours.</p>
<p>The first method uses a cassette which is placed in a cup that contains the sample and provides results in five minutes. The second urine test provides a self-contained collection cup with the drug sensor built in. This kit also has a temperature sensor that confirms whether or not the sample is at body temperature.</p>
<p>The hair follicle drug test kits require the sample to be sent in a pre-paid envelope to the certified laboratory. A variety of substances can be tested for and this test can detect any drug use for the previous three months. The results are confidential since they can only be viewed by the one who has sent in the sample.</p>
<p>These drug test kits are easily obtainable, and will help to reassure parents and family members who have concerns about their loved ones health.</p>
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		<title>Field test kits are best suitable for presumptive drug tests</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 09:45:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>Drug tests</strong> are inevitable in forensic investigations and with the implementation of modern test identification kits, fast and accurate results are obtained. Manufacturing companies have simplified the work of the law enforcement officers and forensic investigators by introducing drug identification kit, blood collection samples, cocaine identification swabs, narcotics identification kits, tamper guard evidence tape and much more. Narcotic <strong>drug tests</strong> can be easily performed with the help of narcotic pouches and narcotic test kits in the crime scene area or in the lab. The sophisticated equipments are suitable for field-testing substances as they are manufactured with high international standards. </p>
<p> In the crime scene area, narcotic <strong>drug tests</strong> are done inside a tube. The narcotic pouches consist of two or three glass ampoules sealed inside transparent pouches. This removes the hassle of measuring the chemical substances, mixing them together and dispensing the reagents. In case of one ampoule test, the ampoule is clearly visible at the bottom of the tube whereas if it&#8217;s a two-ampoule test, the second ampoule is not that visible as it is hidden inside the lid. A narcotic drug test is performed by removing the lid after which a small sample of the test is placed inside the tube. The tube is tapped so that the drug falls to the bottom and settles down. </p>
<p> The ampoule tests are usually broken from bottom to top. The first ampoule is broken and the tube is shaken a bit so that it mixes well with the drug. Observation is done to see if there is any change in the color. In case there is a second ampoule the same procedure can be followed. This kind of a presumptive drug test is cost effective and a quick result is obtained to find out what type of an illegal substance you have found at the crime scene. The drug test kits contain different presumptive tests and a box of acid neutralizers. Boxes of Mayer&#8217;s reagent, cocaine salts &amp; base reagent and marquis reagent are accompanied by an instruction manual and carrying case. The contents inside the kits vary based on the cost and type of drug test to be done. </p>
<p> While performing the <strong>drug tests</strong>, correct amount of suspect material needs to be used. Make sure the measuring device is clean. The test units should be kept away from the face while the ampoules are broken. The colors should be compared where there is sufficient light and they need to be observed immediately after breaking the ampoule. The <strong>drug test units</strong> should be disposed off immediately after usage or they can stored in disposable begs which need to be safely emptied later on. During testing there are chances of the reagents getting spilt. In such cases, the surface should be flushed with water. The evidence collected from a crime scene should be carefully transferred to an evidence bag. </p>
<p> Duty Gear Store is your one-stop shop for quality duty tests kits, police apparel, Police Duty Gear such as Badge Holder, Tactical Boots, Gear Bags, Gun grips, Holsters, and under Armour boxer jocks. Please visit the site for more details of police duty gear &#8211; http://www.dutygearstore.com/</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 10:39:23 +0000</pubDate>
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People who are seeking corporate jobs are going to face tough time as corporate drug testing is mandatory for getting n appointment letter in that office. Corporate drug testing is an issue that concerns people around the world basically the people who want have the job but have an addiction to drug using. Every single corporation has been started this policy in order to confirm their profit and work environment and not to harm all these things. So you better understand that regardless of the fact that where you are going to join or where you want to be appointed you have to face a drug test and pass the drug test in spite of the very fact that you are completely eligible for the post. You have to pass the test also. Now what is the difference between the ordinary drug testing and the corporate drug testing? The difference is other ordinary drug testing involves urine and blood testing to confirm the addiction but the corporate sectors are doing this test by examining hair follicles to prove if there is any trace of prohibited drug or not. The smaller companies or the schools are prone to these types of testing because they are more cost efficient and on the contrary big companies rely on the hair follicle testing because this test confirms much longer detection window than urine testing. But there is also good news and the news is that even though the hair follicle test confirms two to three years drug addiction but with some precautions you can beat the drug test and can reduce the detection window to ninety days.Before you start to prepare for your drug testing you better make sure that your test is actually a hair follicle test. You first verify the test that is being taken for you and then prepare for that. Though it is a general rule for the companies that the drug test is mandatory but hair follicle test is not always applicable for every situation. So be sure that you are under the hair follicle test and prepare according to that. Do not assume any thing wrong that can lead to the loss of your job. If you find that you are having the saliva or urine drug test screening then go to a test clear adviser and act according to their advice. One should explain your condition and ask your quarries about the tests and use the products those will be recommended by the expert. This will be most effective for the specific situation.But at last if you find that the test is indeed the hair follicle test then you need to purchase the products for preparing your corporate drug testing. Test clear has two different products for hair follicle testing. The first product is Clear Choice Shampoo and the second is Nexxus Aloe Rid Shampoo. Clear Choice is actually a shampoo and a purifier, which are rolled into one easy to product. Aloe Rid is the ideal compliment to Clear Choice, and it is also the best product for individuals facing random corporate drug testing. <br/><br/></p>
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