Drugs - Drug Testing FAQ

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DETECTION TIMES

* 1.1 Halflife of TetraHydroCannabinol
* 1.2 Detection times of several drugs
* 1.3 Positive (definition)
* 1.3.1 Second hand smoke and positives
* 1.4 Decreasing detection times

TEST METHODS

* 2.1 Substances that are detectable
* 2.2 DrugAlert
* 2.3 Gas Chromatography
* 2.4 Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry
* 2.5 Hair testing
* 2.6 High Performance Liquid Chromatography
* 2.7 Immunoassay
* 2.7.1 Radio ImmunoAssay (aka Abuscreen)
* 2.7.2 Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique
* 2.7.3 Fluorescence Polarization ImmunoAssay
* 2.8 PharmChek
* 2.9 TestCup
* 2.10 Thin Layer Chromatography

TEST STANDARDS AND ACCURACY

* 3.1 Procedures used
* 3.2 False positives
* 3.2.1 Ibuprofen
* 3.2.2 Cold remedies, pain relievers, hay fever remedies, & diet pills
* 3.2.3 Antibiotics
* 3.2.4 Melanin (black skin)
* 3.2.5 DHEA
* 3.2.6 Dental treatment
* 3.3 True positives (legitimate)
* 3.3.1 Poppy seeds
* 3.3.2 Testosterone supplements

A NOTE ON COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

THINGS TESTED TO DETECT COUNTER MEASURES

* 5."

Designer Drugs

Image by Getty Images via DaylifeDesigner Drugs: "Index

* Introduction
* Hallucinogens
o Indoles
+ Ergot Alkaloids
+ Indolealkylamine
o Phenylalkylamines
o Phencyclidine
* Stimulants
* Sedatives-Depressants
* Analgesics
* Conclusion
* Definitions
* References"