Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on Drug Testing

Conclusions: Both clinical and forensic laboratories have adapted practices and developed new testing approaches to respond to the opioid epidemic. Such changes are likely to continue evolving in parallel with changes in both prescription and nonprescription opioid availability and use patterns, as well as emerging populations that are affected by the “waves” of the opioid epidemic.
Source: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Focus Series: Focus on the Opioid Crisis Source Type: research