Category: Synthetic drugs
K2 explosion: What happened in Connecticut?
K2 is not a safe alternative to marijuana. On the contrary, its dangerous chemicals are mostly unknown and carry a high risk of drug overdose.
Refining our synthetic cannabinoids panel
Our experts continually monitor and adjust our drug tests to offer a standardized panel that detects the most relevant synthetic cannabinoids.
The DEA crackdown on synthetic drugs
With growing public concern in mind, the DEA launched a 15 month counteractive campaign to combat the manufacturing and distribution of designer drugs
Name that Drug: A stimulating psychoactive perspective
DATIA focus features a regular column titled, “Name that Drug” where interesting facts about a mystery drug are described.
Synthetic drugs: Common questions
Dr. Kim Samano presented information about synthetic cannabinoids ("K2/Spice") and designer stimulants known as “bath salts” in our recent webinar.
Synthetic drugs: What you need to know
Our webinar will provide an overview of synthetic drugs, review trends in usage and patterns and discuss the challenges for a workplace program.
Synthetic marijuana: Catch me if you can
Difficult to detect and harmful if consumed, designer drugs are infiltrating society, leaving unequivocal damage in their wake.
Changing perceptions of marijuana and synthetic marijuana
High school seniors' perceived risk with occasional marijuana use is declining while they increasingly view synthetic marijuana use as harmful.
More synthetic cannabinoids elevated to Schedule I ban
The Drug and Alcohol Testing Administration details the addition of three synthetic cannabinoids to the Schedule I category by the DEA.
CNN reports on synthetic drugs
Media reports tragic accounts of taking synthetic drugs. Quest Diagnostics monitors these ever-changing substances to add to our drug test panels.
