Experts long predicted that the impact of marijuana legalization would cause an increase in its abuse and dependency. In 2014, experts studied the implications of legalizing marijuana use after the 2012 legalization of its recreational use in the states of Colorado and Washington. The study published online found that the frequency of use of marijuana… Read More »
Fentanyl Drug Testing Is Helping To Reduce Drug Overdoses
The United States is in the midst of a significant drug overdose epidemic where fentanyl is a major contributing factor. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 100,306 people died from a drug overdose within a 12-month period ending in April 2021. This corresponds to a 28.5% increase… Read More »
What Drugs Are Used in Sexual Assault and How to Stay Safe from Them
While the term date [space] rape was introduced in the 1980s to stamp out the misconception that strangers perpetrate most sexual assaults and rapes, the term drug-facilitated sexual assault has been coined recently. It describes circumstances where unsuspecting victims are given drugs with sedative effects that make them less able to protect themselves from predators…. Read More »
Why Legally Admissible Paternity -DNA Tests are Nearly Always the Best Choice vs Home DNA Kits
Paternity tests have recently become extremely popular and are used in many different scenarios. In court, to legally prove the identity of the father of the child for child support, to establishing parental rights and to getting custody or inheritance. In these cases, the courts ALWAYS require the parties involved to get a legally admissible… Read More »
Why is Direct-Access Lab Testing the Best Alternative for Saving Money?
Let’s talk about today’s lab testing options—those pesky but crucial checkups and associated lab work that can hit your wallet hard. Gone are the days when you need a doctor to prescribe the most basic lab tests. Now, these are done when you want to be informed about your health and wellness. The Greater Kansas… Read More »