May was National Drug Court Month, 31 days dedicated to shedding light on the high success rate of adult drug courts. In fact, drug courts are six times more likely to keep offenders in treatment long enough for them to get better (source). Despite their effectiveness, many people are still not aware of drug courts. If you want … Read More →
What Kind of Drug Test Do Courts Use?
There are a variety of situations in which a person is required to submit to a drug test in order to fulfill a legal requirement that they remain drug-free. For example, a probation officer or parole officer may require drug testing if it is uncertain that the individual will maintain sobriety. In legal battles involving … Read More →
Community-Based Drug Testing Procedures
Did you know that the criminal justice system sometimes requires individuals to remain drug-free or alcohol-free in order to comply with a legal requirement? To this end, courts may require individuals to undergo drug and alcohol testing to prove their sobriety. In addition to being illegal, drugs are often closely tied to criminal activity in America, … Read More →
Baking Soda Bombs & Drug Tests: A Dangerous Combination
The fact that people struggling with drug addiction often attempt to “beat” drug tests is not a new phenomenon. However, after consuming a drug, attempting to pass a drug test isn’t just risky; it’s often unsuccessful, detectable, and highly dangerous. One of the latest methods is known as a “baking soda bomb.” Unproven and potentially … Read More →
