1(800) 615-1067A substance abuse drug test is a test used to detect the presence of drugs or drug metabolites in a person’s body. The test can be conducted on a variety of biological samples, including urine, blood, hair, saliva, and sweat.
The specific drugs that can be detected depend on the type of drug test being used. Commonly tested drugs include marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opioids, and benzodiazepines.
Drug tests may be used for a variety of purposes, including pre-employment screening, probation or parole monitoring, or monitoring of individuals in addiction treatment programs.
There are several types of drug tests, including:
Urine drug test: This is the most common type of drug test, which is non-invasive and relatively inexpensive. It can detect drug use from the past few days to several weeks, depending on the drug.
Blood drug test: This type of test is more invasive and expensive than a urine test but can detect drug use in the past few hours to a few days.
Hair drug test: This test involves analyzing a hair sample to detect drug use over a longer period of time, up to several months.
Saliva drug test: This test is non-invasive and can detect drug use within the past few hours to a few days.
The specific type of drug test used will depend on the situation and the drugs being tested for. It’s important to note that drug tests are not perfect, and false-positive or false-negative results can occur. It’s important to discuss the results of a drug test with a healthcare provider or addiction specialist to ensure accurate interpretation and appropriate follow-up.