Home Drug Test
While most drug tests are administered by a professional and sent to a lab for analysis, it is possible to give yourself or someone else a home drug test. The purpose of a home drug test is to measure one's body for illegal chemical substances. Drug tests are able to detect chemical substances through urine sample, hair sample, blood sample, saliva sample, and sweat sample. However, the majority of home drug tests are administered with a urine sample. This is the easiest method for those providing a bodily sample at home. There are various reasons for giving a home drug test. For example, individuals who are scheduled to take a drug test for employment or insurance purposes may purchase a home test to ensure that they are negative.
Furthermore, home drug tests are common among parents who want to administer routine drug tests on their children. For the most part, when teenagers begin to use drugs, they have a personality change. Although parents may talk with their children to try and find the root of the problem, teenagers are not very forthcoming with information. As a last resort, some parents decide to give their teenagers a random, unannounced home drug test. Although this may be upsetting for the child, a home drug test will afford parents the opportunity to get help for their teen.
Home drug tests are very similar to drug tests administered by an employer or insurance agency. The tests are able to detect the five common drugs. These include marijuana, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, and PCP. Some home drug tests are also able to detect alcohol use. Parents may benefit by giving this test to their teenagers. In addition to screening the urine for illegal drugs, home drug tests are also effective for medical testing. For example, a home drug test is often used for measuring one's blood sugar and for early pregnancy detection.
Disclaimer: Cliff Schaffer does not personally endorse or support any of the comments made within the writings of this article.
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