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DIRTY DRUG TEST [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

Understanding a positive drug test result. A positive result on a drug test simply means that the person had a detectable amount of a substance present during a certain window of time. A positive result doesn't necessarily mean that the person is currently intoxicated or experiencing the effects of the substance. A positive result also doesn't necessarily mean that the person has a substance use disorder.

Key term(s)
  • positive result to a drug test

French

Domaine(s)
  • Drogues et toxicomanie

Spanish

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