Industry News

Contrary to popular belief, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines are not the fastest growing drug problem in the United States. The abuse of prescription drugs is on the rise, and particularly so among teenagers. Sadly, prescription drugs are believed to be less harmful despite the long-term health consequences to the adolescent brain and body. Any type of mind-altering drug can open up an entire new set of problems which may potentially put your life at risk. Can an increase in drug monitoring …

Due to possibly having remnants of the COVID-19 virus in the gut long after infection, study participants’ antibodies to COVID-19 continue to improve for months. This means that people are likely to be protected against the virus for 6 months, but probably much longer. The body creates memory B cells, which recognize the virus and quickly mount a defense, should there be reinfection.Read the full version of the Science Daily article shown in the link below.Immune system mounts a lasting defense …

In a short memo released back on November 9th, 2020 to the Federal Agency Drug Program Coordinators, Partners and Medical Review Officers confirms that there have been no changes to the drug testing panel under the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program (DFWP), this is despite several States making changes to their drug laws during this past years election. These States include, Arizona, Montana, New Jersey, and South Dakota which have legalized the use of recreational marijuana while 15 other Stat …

2020 was a challenging year in many regards. Perhaps, none of which is more concerning than the rise of overdose deaths. The preliminary data shows that it is on track to be the deadliest year for U.S. drug of abuse overdose deaths in recorded history. Read the full version of the Intelligencer article shown in the link below.The Deadliest Year in the History of U.S. Drug UseAbout Sober ScientificSober Scientific is the nation's #1 low cost supplier for rapid drug testing kits. At Sober Sci …

To read the full version of the FDA Update Authorizing the first Point-of-Care Antibody Test visit the news release linked below. "This authorization means that fingerstick blood samples can now be tested in POC settings like doctor's offices, hospitals, urgent care centers and emergency rooms rather than having to be sent to a central lab for testing."Commissioner, Office of the. “Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Point-of-Care Antibody Test for COVID-19.” U.S. Food and Drug A …