United States Drug Testing Laboratories (USDTL)

A new webinar is on the way! ?? ToxTime: Psilocin Use Testing with USDTL Join us for an insightful ToxTime session where we will dive into the science behind Psilocin, the alkaloid found in psychedelic mushrooms. What we'll cover: - The properties of psilocin - Identification of psilocin in urine samples - Detection windows - Special considerations for shipping conditions This informative session will be led by Donna Coy, Ph.D., NRCC-TC, Laboratory Director at USDTL on Thursday, April 10 at 1 PM CT. Register now: https://zurl.co/VqCu6

USDTL's ChildGuard? test is the only test designed to detect passive exposure to drugs, distinguishing between both parent/native drugs and drug metabolites in hair specimens. Using the correct drug test can begin the path towards recovery and support population health. Learn more on our website: https://zurl.co/lUuPC

Why isn't enough "enough" when it comes to using substances? And what can we do about those messages?

A new study published in "Science Advances" identified a critical brain circuit that plays a pivotal role in regulating cocaine-seeking behavior. Read more: https://zurl.co/4tVdT

Preliminary testing (i.e. initial testing, screening), confirmation, and cutoff levels are some of the complexities of drug testing that can often be misunderstood by those outside of the laboratory setting. To shed more light on the topic, we wanted to break down the steps of our testing and explain how they correspond to the results we send out to our customers. Read more: https://zurl.co/DsHV1

Do youth in your community know what to do if someone around them experiences a drug #overdose? NIDA’s new #teacher lesson helps students better understand what an overdose is, the signs to look for ??, & how to respond & potentially save a life. https://go.nih.gov/6eaERvH

Nail is a useful specimen type that provides a long detection window compared to other popular drug testing strategies such as urine or oral fluid testing. Learn more about fingernail testing in this animation: https://zurl.co/j7tlg

"With the goal of informing clinician practice, a new study explores the harms and benefits of continuing and of discontinuing the long-term prescription of opioid medicines to adults with chronic pain." Read more: https://zurl.co/1xQ25

?? Launch Incoming!?? We’re excited to announce the addition of Phenibut, Medetomidine, and Tianeptine to our testing menu, expanding options for umbilical cord tissue, hair, and nail drug testing! ? Phenibut: An unregulated antianxiety substance linked to potential side effects like addiction and withdrawal. ? Medetomidine: A powerful animal tranquilizer often found in illicit drug mixtures with fentanyl and xylazine. ? Tianeptine: A tricyclic antidepressant with opioid-like effects that has recently surfaced in the illicit drug market. With the rise of these substances in both illicit and prescribed forms, comprehensive testing is crucial for population health. Read more: https://zurl.co/3yVnv

Benzodiazepines are a group of drugs which act as a central nervous system depressant and are used for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. Although benzodiazepines are prescribed by doctors, they are also misused, most commonly in combination with opioids and alcohol. Read more about designer benzodiazepines from our blog: https://zurl.co/9w36I