Brief Description
Some schools, hospitals, or places of employment conduct drug testing. There are a number of ways this can be done, including: pre-employment testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion/cause testing, post-accident testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing. This usually involves collecting urine samples to test for drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, PCP, and opiates. NIDA’s resources include the issues involved with decisions to conduct drug testing.
Drug Testing and Workplace Issues
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA)
- Center for Substance Abuse Prevention - Workplace Resource Center
For information on certification of drug testing laboratories
- Send e-mail to DWP@SAMHSA.GOV or call 240-276-2600
For information on drug testing in schools
Related NIDA Notes Articles
Other Resources
- MEDLINEplus Health Information on Drug Abuse - National Library of Medicine, NIH
- www.abovetheinfluence.com - Office of National Drug Control Policy
- healthfinder.gov - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Past information on many drugs of abuse is available on our Archives site.
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