Category: Synthetic drugs

Synthetic drugs

K2 explosion: What happened in Connecticut?

September 6, 2018

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.

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Refining our synthetic cannabinoids panel

April 18, 2016

Our experts continually monitor and adjust our drug tests to offer a standardized panel that detects the most relevant synthetic cannabinoids.

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The DEA crackdown on synthetic drugs

November 4, 2015

With growing public concern in mind, the DEA launched a 15 month counteractive campaign to combat the manufacturing and distribution of designer drugs

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Name that Drug: A stimulating psychoactive perspective

September 15, 2015

DATIA focus features a regular column titled, “Name that Drug” where interesting facts about a mystery drug are described.

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Synthetic drugs: Common questions

July 24, 2015

Dr. Kim Samano presented information about synthetic cannabinoids ("K2/Spice") and designer stimulants known as “bath salts” in our recent webinar.

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Synthetic drugs: What you need to know

June 22, 2015

Our webinar will provide an overview of synthetic drugs, review trends in usage and patterns and discuss the challenges for a workplace program.

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Synthetic marijuana: Catch me if you can

June 9, 2015

Difficult to detect and harmful if consumed, designer drugs are infiltrating society, leaving unequivocal damage in their wake.

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Changing perceptions of marijuana and synthetic marijuana

March 5, 2015

High school seniors' perceived risk with occasional marijuana use is declining while they increasingly view synthetic marijuana use as harmful.

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More synthetic cannabinoids elevated to Schedule I ban

February 13, 2015

The Drug and Alcohol Testing Administration details the addition of three synthetic cannabinoids to the Schedule I category by the DEA.

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CNN reports on synthetic drugs

December 16, 2014

Media reports tragic accounts of taking synthetic drugs. Quest Diagnostics monitors these ever-changing substances to add to our drug test panels.