Drug Testing – Purpose, Process & What Results Mean
🔹 What is a Drug Test? A drug test detects chemical substances or their metabolites that may affect the body or mind. While urine is the most common sample type, blood, saliva, hair, fingernails, breath, and sweat can also be used depending on the situation. Drug tests screen for one or more drugs, including: Alcohol Amphetamines (e.g., methamphetamine, MDMA) Barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital, secobarbital) Benzodiazepines (e.g., alprazolam, clonazepam) Cocaine Marijuana (THC, cannabis) Opioids & Opiates (e.g., heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone) Phencyclidine (PCP) Anabolic steroids The detection window — how long a drug stays in your system — depends on: The type and dose of drug used Frequency and duration of use Metabolism and body composition Overall health and hydration 🔹 Purpose of Drug Testing Drug testing is widely used to check for drug u...