Victory Over Addiction

Parents - Be Drug Smart
Our Drug Culture
Due to the escalation of drug abuse in our culture it is very
important for parents, family members and employers to
educate themselves about the nature of drug misuse. The
education and awareness of all the aspects of drug problem
is paramount to the effective rehabilitation and maintaining
a safe working environment.
For this reason we have compiled a drug informational
section that is designed to provide the most relevant
information on the popular drug types that is mostly abused.
Additionally we have added a breaking news section that
contains the most recent known drug related social problems
and new drug mixtures that has surfaced.
We appeal to all our readers that should you require any
additional information and guidance in finding help for
your loved ones and workers to please refer to our info
section for the contact details of New Life Drug Rescue and
House Benjamin New Life Centre. Who will provide the
needed help and guidance to approaching and finding
right treatment for your loved ones.
considerable cost and prolonged process means it is not
often used.
SALIVA TESTING
This is a recent developed test. However this type of testing is
limited to detecting very recent drug use that is confined to
only detecting current intoxication. Therefore these tests are
not a preferred method.
BLOOD TESTING
Blood testing is the most accurate confirmation of drug use.
However it is an expensive and intrusive method of testing
and is mostly reserved for legal requirements.
URINE TESTING
This is the most commonly used testing method used for
screening urine samples. These tests are best known as
Immunoassays and works on the principle of antogenantibody
interaction. These tests are commonly available
and cost effective.
DRUG TESTING
There are various methods being used in the testing and
detecting of drug chemicals in the human body. We have
briefly listed and described the most commonly used
methods below. For any additional information and how to
obtain such testing kits you can contact House Benjamin New
Life Centre for further assistance.
TESTING METHODS
HAIR TESTING
When drug metabolites are circulated in the blood, it enters
the sculp’s blood vessels and are filtered thru the hair. These
metabolites remain in the hair and provide a permanent
record of drug use. It is a highly sensitive test, but the
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