Why Would You Need to Order Online Drug Tests?

$740 billion is lost annually in productivity, healthcare expenses, and crime-related costs. All of this because of substance abuse.

In addition to being a financial burden, substance abuse hurts families and people experiencing mental illness.

We can’t outlaw these substances and hope this will solve our problem. Most abuse issues stem from pharmacological drugs that people get prescriptions for.

To help with this issue, you can order online drug tests to monitor substance use. Whether you do it for personal, work, or legal reasons, a lab can prove what is or isn’t in your system.  Or in your loved one’s system.

Here are the benefits of ordering a test online.

Home Tests Aren’t Reliable

You can buy at home drug tests at many pharmacies and convenience stores starting around $20. They are similar to at home pregnancy tests in that you get your results without sending them to a lab.

While this may seem simple and easy, it isn’t always correct. Results can be misleading due to procedures and testing methods.

To ensure results are accurate, you’ll want to order a drug test online.

This doesn’t mean that we’ll ship you a nice kit that you conduct yourself in your house.  It means you’ll go into a facility and get tested there.

Unless, of course, you’re an employer and would like to have a mobile testing unit come to you.

Aside from providing more accurate results, going to a facility will allow you to screen for more substances than a home test.

You Can Choose the Type of Test

There are many different methods of drug testing, including urine, saliva, and blood samples.

The type of test you’ll want depends on the drugs you’re looking for. Some tests are five panels, meaning they test for the following substances:

• Marijuana
• Methamphetamine
• Amphetamine
• Cocaine
• Opiates
• Phencyclidine (PCP)

There are also 10-panel tests that include the previous substances plus a few more:

• Propoxyphene
• Methadone
• Barbiturates
• Benzodiazepines

If you want a more expansive panel you can request that. These usually focus on prescription drug abuse.

You’ll also want to consider how far back the test goes. For example, urinalysis goes back 3 to 5 days while hair tests go back up to 90 days.

Ordering online drug tests allows you to choose the test you, your employees, or your loved ones will take. Once you order it, you’ll receive instructions to go to the nearest testing facility.

Reasons to Order Online Drug Tests

As previously mentioned, drug tests keep your workplace efficient and safe. It’s the easiest way to prevent theft and liability issues regarding substance abuse.

Not only that but it also is an act of humanitarianism for the people in your office. The reality is that if someone has a serious drug addiction, they need help. They are potentially past the point of being able to help themselves.

More people die from prescribed opioids than all illegal drugs combined. Providing drug tests and helping coordinate rehabilitation services could save a life.

Aside from workplace concerns, ordering a drug test can help you with legal issues such as custody or parole. It may be beneficial to order a test if you aren’t sure how your mandated test will go.

Finally, ordering a drug test online includes toxicology reports. This is useful if you’ve experienced overdose through abuse or someone else poisoning you.

Creating a Safe Space

When you order online drug tests, you’re contributing to making safer spaces for everyone. Regardless of who it’s for, these tests provide information that helps with safety and accountability.

Regardless of who the test is for, you should have rehabilitation procedures in place for failed tests. This can be as simple as suggesting a rehab facility to someone who has substances in their system.

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