"Date Rape" Drug Testing
It’s one of the most awful things we see, but unfortunately it happens more than we’d like to admit. If you or a loved one is a victim of rape, it’s important to act quickly. One thing you’ll want to do is gather evidence, and that’s where a drug test can come into play. If you believe your perpetrator used a date rape or club drug to harm you, get a date rape drug panel run so you have evidence that will stand up in court.
What Drugs Are Tested For Date Rape?
“Roofies” are probably the most common drugs known to be part of date rape, however they’re one of several designer drugs, or club drugs, that some use. There are several drugs that may be used in a crime like date rape. A comprehensive date rape panel test will check for the following drugs, many which are easily slipped into drinks and impair the victim in several ways:
- Ecstasy (MDMA)
- Rohypnol
- GHB
- Ketamine
Date Rape Drugs and alcohol are used to impair the victim, so they do not remember the assault or what is happening to them. Oftentimes, these drugs are put into drinks without the victim knowing it. Or the person may be taking a drug or drinking alcohol and someone else might be making it stronger without the victim knowing it. Unfortunately, the appearance of the drugs often matches the loof of regular drinks or other drugs that users are familiar with or used to seeing. For example, Ketamine, GBL, GHB, Rohypnol may look either like powders, liquid, or pills.
If you need a date rape drug test, do not wait any longer. Please give us a call today or walk-in at your convenience.
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“Pre-employment screening is not good enough to reduce drugs in the workplace as anyone can stop long enough to find a job… ”
“If your business doesn’t drug test, you will likely attract illicit drug abusers looking for employment…”
Why Do Businesses Need Random Employee Drug Tests?
Do you remember the last time you applied for a new job? Or perhaps you are a hiring manager at the business who has accepted many applications and interviewed potential hires. One common part of the hiring process is the pre-employment drug test. No matter what side of the process you are on, this drug test is designed to ensure that the company ends up with the best employees possible who will be able to perform their duties safely and successfully.
Ketamine, GBL, GHB, and Rohypnol are very powerful drugs. the drugs can affect the victim very quickly and you might not be able to tell that something is wrong. However, the length of time the effects last vary depending on how much of the drug is in the body. Moreover, it further depends on whether the drug is mixed with alcohol or other drugs. the effects of the drug become even stronger with alcohol, causing serious health problems and even death. Date Rape drugs can make a person pass out, cause trouble breathing, confusion, sleepiness, make the heartbeat very fast or slow, nausea or vomiting, trouble controlling or moving the muscles, slurred speech or problems talking and dizziness. Furthermore, alcohol or drugs can cause problems remembering what happened, making decisions, and thinking.
- More than 18 percent of women become victims of date rape at some point in their lives
- Whereas, 1 percent of men experience date rape.
- 37 percent of women who experience date rape are in college, aged between 18 and 24.
- 25 percent of the date rape cases reported are either committed by an ex-spouse, current or ex-boyfriend or girlfriend, or someone who is very close to the victim.
- Strangers are involved in rape in only 13.8 percent of the cases. 51 percent of the cases involve an intimate partner, moreover, 40.8 percent of the time an acquaintance is involved. Whereas, for the remaining 12 percent, a family member is a perpetrator.
- 55 percent of date rapes occur in the victim’s own home, whereas, 12 percent occur in an acquaintance’s or relative’s home.
Be prepared for your drug test:
- Bring your Government Issued Picture ID
- Bring Drug Test Paperwork or Authorization
- Complete TSL Intake Form & HIPAA Disclosure
- Pay for your Test on the same day it happens
- Make sure you are hydrated if you are performing a Urine Test
- Expect to have your nail polish removed if getting a Nail Drug Test
- We do not need your prescription information but a Medical Review Officer (MRO) may contact you after collection to verify your medications.
- For urine testing, plan on arriving 3 hours before we close (1 hr minimum) to provide a cushion of time for a shy bladder situation.
- For hair testing, be sure to dry your hair completely before arriving.
- For nail testing, be sure to clean your nails with soap and water before arriving. Also, artificial nails and polish must be removed.
What Are Your Hours?
All Test Smartly Labs are open Monday through Friday, from 9am - 5pm
The Overland Park Testing Center is also open from 9am – 1pm on Saturdays
Do We Need To Have An Appointment?
No appointment is required to come into our labs, and all of our locations are on a walk-in basis. However, it is recommended you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to closing. If your situation requires special time considerations, please call us to determine if it would be better to arrange an appointment time.
Do I Need Doctors’ Orders For Testing?
No doctors’ orders needed, we are a Direct-Access Testing Center. You are encouraged to consult your medical professional with your lab test results.
What’s The Turnaround Time For Lab Work?
Average turnaround time is 2-5 business days depending on the complexity of the lab work. Most tests are available in 2-3 days.
Do You Need A List Of My Medications For A Drug Test?
Per protocol, the lab techs are not allowed to receive or ask for your medications. A medical review officer or MRO, a licensed physician who specializes in toxicology, will call you and ask for your medications and your physician’s phone number if it’s detected in your sample during testing. The MRO will then call your physician to verify your medications.
Recognizing the Use of Date Rape Drugs
Date Rape Drugs and alcohol are used to impair the victim, so they do not remember the assault or what is happening to them. Often times, Date Rape Drugs are put into drinks without the victim knowing it. Or the person may be taking a drug or drinking alcohol and someone else might be making it stronger without the victim knowing it. Date Rape drugs often look like regular drinks or other drugs that you are familiar with or used to seeing. Drugs, for example, Ketamine, GBL, GHB, Rohypnol may look either like powders, liquid or pills. Often, these drugs have no taste, color, or smell when added to food or a drink. If a date rape drug is added by someone to a drink, it may make your drink look cloudy or the color of a clear drink may change. However, if the drink is dark, the changes may be hard to see, for example in beer or colas and if the room is dark, the color of the drink will become difficult to demarcate. In addition, you cannot always tell if the drug has been added to the drink by just tasting or looking at it.
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