Provides on-site drug and alcohol testing products and assists in the implementation of drug and alcohol policies in the workplace.
IntroductionA drug that is structurally very similar to already known drugs, with only minor differences. The term “me-too” carries a negative connotation. However, me-too products may create competition and drive prices down1.The majority of the new products the industry puts out, are “me-too” drugs, which are almost identical to current treatments but “no better than [...]
SafetyChoosing any acne product is largely the result of accepting the instructions of the dermatologist that provides the prescription, or alternatively of accepting the claims of the television or print advertising that attests to the safety of the product. A product that is prescribed or offered for sale in the United States can be assumed [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration do not define the term natural or organic. In fact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration department (FDA) does not approve cosmetics before going to the market. The responsibility of the safety of the cosmetic lies with the manufacturer. Except for color additives and those ingredients which are prohibited [...]
How the Drug WorksSpecially treated tablets (Acetest) or plastic test strips (Chemstrip K, Ketostix) detect the presence of ketones in the urine and blood (Acetest only). Ketones are substances that are formed when the body breaks down fats and carbohydrates for energy or food. When there are too many ketones in the body, they spill [...]
For most people, pharmaceutical product development remains a huge mystery and rightfully so, because it is a very complex process. However; everyone benefits from the work that pharmaceutical product developers do when they shop at a drug store for anything from antibiotic ointment for a cut, to powerful prescription drugs for an illness. The search [...]
Not to be confused with the profession of pharmacist is the science of pharmacology. The basic precepts of pharmacology is to study various compounds to discover how these substances react with a living organism and what changes are made in its function because of them. It is through the study of pharmacology that the drugs [...]
face it, recent headlines such as “Drugs In Drinking Water” and “The EPA Won’t Remove Rocket Fuel From Drinking Water,” all indicates that our tap water is less clean than it should be.You may have gotten the right idea and gone out and bought a water purification system for your home. But do you know [...]
In 2006, 16.2 million Americans age 12 and older had taken a prescription pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative for non-medical purposes at least once in the year according to SAMHSA. The drug abuse of medications is clearly growing among the other drug abused substances. Lack of awareness and easy accessibility are the main reasons [...]
In recent studies it is seen that most of the companies are putting forth the requirement of passing a drug test before employment. Along with other eligibility criteria and other personal information like qualification, work experience and others you are also required to confirm your employers that you are not under the influence of any [...]
Drug testing is different from the drug screening test. A drug screening test is a rapid diagnostic test, which gives qualitative results regarding the presence or absence of the drug. These tests can even detect nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and many more commonly used drugs. There is no need to fast or to follow any special [...]