1. Drug Testing for Child Protection

2. Objectives Clarify different types of drug testing available
Understand how drug testing is used in relation to child protection
Define drug testing results and levels
Determine what certain results may suggest for probable use/abuse
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3. Alaska’s Drug & Alcohol Climate
Alaskans average among the highest per capita users of controlled substances and alcohol
Home to highly organized cocaine import and distribution groups
Demand for Alaska-grown marijuana continues to be high due to exceptional THC content
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4. Drugs in the News

5. Non-DOT Program Tests Marijuana (THC) Amphetamine & Methamphetamine
Alcohol (24hrs or 80hrs)
Suboxone
K2 Spice
Bath Salts
Oxycodone
MDMA
Meperidine
Nicotine
Methaqualone
LSD
Marijuana (THC)
Amphetamine & Methamphetamine
Cocaine
Opiates
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Propoxyphene
Methadone
Caffeine
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6. Testing Process

7. Detection Periods in Urine
Drug
Time Frame
Marijuana
Amphetamine
PCP
Cocaine
Opiates
2 – 30 days or more
2 – 4 days
2 – 3 days
12 – 72 hours
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8. Urinalysis Instant UAs Lab Based UAs
In house test with a dip stick to determine whether drugs are detected in the urine
Non-Negative samples are sent to lab for confirmation testing
Cannot test for alcohol
Restricted to 5, 7, 9, or 11 Panel tests
Laboratory confirmation of which specific sub-class of drugs and at what quantitation levels
Results received in approximately 2-3 business days
Laboratory tests for Validity in urine
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9. Hair Tests Adult tests for ingestion of tested drugs
ChildGuard tests for exposure to tested drugs
Detects back approximately 90 days
MG required for testing
Head hair requires 120 strands; size of pencil eraser
Body Hair requires size of cotton ball (arms, underarms, etc)
Needs to be 1 ½ inches for testing
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10. Collection Sites Anchorage Wasilla Kenai Fairbanks
Beacon 300 W 36th Ave
Wasilla
Valley Phlebotomy
Kenai
Beacon 450 Daubenspeck Circle
Fairbanks
Beacon 575 Riverstone Way
Fairbanks Urgent Care (Airport Way)
Tanana Valley Clinic (Cushman Ave)
Juneau and Ketchikan
Tongass Substance Screening
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11. OCS Drug Testing Policy
OCS case decisions should not be made based on drug testing results alone
Testing should only be used as one tool in conjunction substance abuse screening and assessments as well as a comprehensive coordinated multidisciplinary response that includes mental health/substance abuse professionals
Frequency of testing at OCS is based on national best practices (SAMSHA), the specifics of the case, and cost
Drug testing is not compulsory
Testing should not be used unless the information will be useful and unless its part of a comprehensive approach and date client has agreed to participate. 
Testing should not be ordered by OCS if the client is A) currently in a treatment program (where testing may be a component) B) if the client has admitted to using C) if the client refuses to participate.
Testing of children should ideally be conducted with their medical provider or at a CAC (where that option is available)
More Questions?
Call Richard Bloomquist at (907)
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12. Questions & Answers

13. Thank you!