There Are Various Substance Test Methods

There are a variety of substance test methods available, but all rely on access to a biological sample like urine, blood, sweat or hair. There are five main categories of substances that are most commonly tested for, and they are cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, and phencyclidine.  Although there are many other types of drugs that people use, these five have gained prominence because they are specifically mentioned in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines. Most drug assessments are capable of identifying all five so that just one sample can be used to identify the presence of multiple drugs. Companies that want to detect drugs that are not part of the SAMHSA 5 are still able to do so because there are a wide variety of substance test kits on the market. […]