KT Health Clinic

Drug Test Springfield Missouri, Drug Screen, DOT, Employee screening, K2, Amphetamines, Methamphetamine, hair test, nail, urine, Cocaine, Marijuana, Opiates, PCP, Prescription medications, Inhalants, Huffing, mushrooms, synthetic marijuana, K-2

Urine - Hair - Nail Drug Tests

(see FAQ below)

Urine drug screen

Depending on the substance tested, urine drug testing may be your most economical option.  Some drugs are only found in the urine for a few hours, and in this circumstance, other test methods such as hair or nail should be considered.

We test for basic illegal drugs, but also have the ability to test for almost any drug, either illegal or prescription, depending on your need.  We will work with you to find the best test for your situation, at the most economical price.

• Categories of Drugs (SAMHSA)

 Hair drug screen

Hair testing for drugs gives a history up to 90 days of drug usage.  (Please refer to alcohol section for hair alcohol testing options.)  

Our tests have been proven to be up to 4000 times more sensitive.

We currently test up to 14 categories of drugs in hair samples.  These tests are court admissable!

  Nail drug screen 

Nail drug testing gives a history from 8 months to one year of usage history.  We currently test up to 14 categories of drugs in nail samples and are court admissable. 

Dangers of 'Pharm Parties"

The term "Pharm Party" refers to a party where prescription drugs are readily available in a potentially deadly mixture. The term "Pharm" is short for pharmaceuticals, which includes such drugs as Xanax, a strong tranquilizer and powerful pain killers like Vicodin and Oxycontin. Often times mind altering  psychotropic drugs like Zoloft, Prozac, and Wellbutrin, commonly advertised on television, are taken in combination with other powerful pain pills and tranquilizers at these pharmaceutical cocktail parties. Pharm party goers often refer to this potentially lethal concoction as "trail mix". The "trail mix" is usually served up in large bowls or baggies and handed out to guests in the same fashion as a hostess serves snacks and drinks at a cocktail party.

The DEA has estimated thousands of illicit internet pharmacies which are helping abusers obtain controlled drugs such as the anti-anxiety medication Xanax, the painkiller Vicodin and anabolic steroids.  These pharmacies or "pill mills" are selling prescription drugs freely on the Internet. On the heels of the DEA report, results from the 2005 Partnership for a Drug-Free America survey shows that three in five youths have free unmonitored access to prescription pain killers via the family home. Pharming parties are becoming so popular the word "pharming" has become a familiar term used on Internet chat sites when referring to the collection of pills from the family medicine chest or the Internet. Many kids believe these prescription drugs to be less dangerous because they are "prescribed by a doctor". From the television ad campaigns selling anti-depressant medications, to the Internet and family medicine cabinet the availability of prescription drugs is an epidemic that has the potential to far exceed the devastation society is being faced with already through illegal drug use in the U.S.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are results court admissable?

A:  YES!  Drug screens are collected by certified collectors, with legal Chain of Custody, processed thru Nationally and Internationally certified laboratories.

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Q:  When will I have results?

A:  We can provide 'immediate' test results on some tests, depending on what is needed.  DOT tests do require processing thru the SAMHSA certified lab with DOT Medical Review Officer analysis - DOT negative results are generally reported immediately the next business morning by 9 am or earlier. 

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Q:  Must I schedule an appointment?

A:  Drug testing is completed on a walk-in basis.  Individuals needing urine drug screens are requested to be at the clinic as early as possible (preferably by 2:00pm)

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 Q:  May I request my results be private?

 A:  YES!  If you are a private individual, you may test privately and restrict your results to be given only to you.

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Q:  Will KTHC help us with our random program?

 A:  YES!  We work with all size companies including DOT mandated Consortium requirements.

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Q:  Do you have post-accident testing assistance?

A:  YES!  Especially for our DOT clients we have a program for 24/7 coverage of the required DOT testing needs all over the United States.

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Q:  Do you work with attorneys to help in GAL, custody, or other drug and alcohol abuse concerns?

A:  YES!  We work closely with numerous courts, Children Services, Probation and Parole, attorneys, legal entities and private individuals on drug and substance abuse needs.

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Q:  Can you help us determine the best, most economical test we need?

A:  YES!  We work with companies and individuals every day to give them the best testing available for their needs and negotiate the best prices possible.

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Q:  I have a DOT driver that needs a SAP program, can you help?

A:  YES!  We do help individuals meet the requirements of the Substance Abuse Program for DOT.

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Q:  I need to test for Probation/Parole, can you help me?

A:  YES!  Please call us to discuss what your testing requirements are and we will be happy to help you.

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Q:  I just got my DOT authority, can you tell me what I need to do now to be in compliance on my Safety Program?

A:  YES!  We will get you set up with all the drug testing (and more) safety requirements you need to comply with the DOT reguations.

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Q:  I have a small company, can you help me setup a program to become drug-free?

A:  YES!  We will be happy to help tailor a program for your company no matter how small or large you are, just give us a call.

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Q:  Is it possible to detect an adulterant?

A:  YES!  Our laboratory drug testing tests for substances that may be used to attempt to alter or dilute the specimen results. 

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Q:  What is an adulterant?

A:  An adulterant is when a chemical is added to a specimen, i.e. bleach or soda.  By observing court-ordered and other drug screen collections, this deters adulteration.  In addition, we also complete adulteration testing on every lab drug screen we collect.

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Q:  Do you test for 'fake' urine?

A:  Yes, we can tell when 'fake' urine is injected into the body and voided.  We also observe specimen collections for the use of artificial device usage as directed by legal authorities.

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Q:  Can you tell if the drug test is 'dilute'?

A:  YES!  Our laboratory testing includes automatic dilution testing on all samples.  We test by multiple measures, including dilution and specific gravity. 

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Q.  Will 'dilution' affect the drug screen result?

A:  YES!  A dilute sample is considered unacceptable as drug levels are higher than they appear - a "Neg-dilute' sample may actually be positive when a more concentrated sample is tested. 

A sample is dilute when added fluid is intentionally or unintentionally added to the body by drinking large amounts of fluid.  It may also occur when diuretics or other substances are taken to 'flush' the body and hide the chemicals in a drug screen.  It is important that a non-dilute, well concentrated sample be used for testing to get valid results. 

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Q:  Can I get results immediately?

A:  YES!  Private tests and some company testing does allow immediate certified test results.  This is determined on an individual basis.  (We accept walk-ins for all testing.)

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Q:  What do I need to bring with me for testing?

A:  Please bring a valid government issued photo ID with you for all testing - i.e. driver's license.

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Q:  What if I do not have a photo ID?

A:  DOT drivers must be identified with a valid driver's license.  If it is not a job related drug test that requires a valid license, in some cases we can accept ID by a responsible party (ie social worker), or we will take a photograph of the person being tested for proof of ID. 

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Q:  I am being required to test for specific drugs, can you help me?

A:  YES!  Please either walk-in to the clinic or call us and we will help you determine the best, most cost-effective testing to meet your needs.  We also will get results to the responsible party in the fastest possible time.

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Q:  I have a Chain of Custody from my employer and need a drug screen collection, can KTHC do this?

A:  YES!  We collect for all major drug screen laboratories in the United States.

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Q:  I am required to complete a DOT drug screen and must have a certified Medical Review Officer interpret my results, can KTHC do this?

A:  YES!  Our DOT Medical Review Officer is nationally certified and has over 20 years experience.  Negative DOT results collected and processed at our clinic are generally reported immediately next business day by 8:30am or before.

(DOT drug screens must be collected by 2:30pm to be processed overnite and negatives reported immediately next business day am.)  

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We look forward to hearing from you.  

You are our priority, and we will PROVE it to you! 

References available on request. 

Please call us with your questions and concerns.    (417) 832-8678

We are proud to have served

Springfield and the greater

SW Missouri and Ozarks area

strive to become

drug free since 1995!

Amphetamines | Cocaine | Marijuana | Opiates | PCP | K2| Prescription Medications | Inhalants/Huffing | Mushrooms Mephedrone/MDPV

Amphetamine and Methamphetamine

Synthetic Methamphetamine info (Bath Salts)- refer to sections below

Amphetamine, commonly referred to as "speed", was first marketed in the 1930's as Benzedrine in an over-the-counter inhaler to treat nasal congestion. By 1937, amphetamine was available by prescription in tablet form. During World War II, amphetamine was widely used to keep soldiers alert and both dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methamphetamine (Methedrine) became readily available. Until recent years, amphetamines were commonly prescribed for weight loss. But due to a high potential for abuse and addiction, they are now reserved for limited treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy (attacks of uncontrollable sleepiness), and Parkinson's disease.

Because amphetamines increase alertness, energy, and a sense of well-being, they are sometimes used illicitly by truck drivers, shift workers, students, and athletes. They are also commonly abused as appetite suppressant. Amphetamines are found in a wide variety of shapes and forms and also have a wide variety of sources. Thus, even experienced users may be unable to tell which drug they have actually taken.

 Amphetamines are found in both prescription form and in illicitly manufactured forms. Prescription amphetamines are usually found in the form of tablets or capsules - in a variety of shapes and colors.  

Though prescription amphetamines can be found on the street, typical street amphetamine is manufactured in illicit laboratories. This form of the drug has a higher potential for abuse and addiction than the prescription forms. Illicit amphetamine is found in varied colors, but is normally a white crystalline powder that is sniffed. It is also commonly converted to a liquid form and injected.

Methamphetamine is an addictive stimulant drug that strongly activates certain systems in the brain. Methamphetamine is closely related chemically to amphetamine, but the central nervous system effects of methamphetamine are greater. Both drugs have some medical uses, primarily in the treatment of obesity, but their therapeutic use is limited.

Methamphetamine is made in illegal laboratories and has a high potential for abuse and dependence.  Street methamphetamine is referred to by many names, such as "speed," "meth," and "chalk." Methamphetamine hydrochloride, clear chunky crystals resembling ice, which can be inhaled by smoking, is referred to as "ice," "crystal," and "glass."

More information >> http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofax/methamphetamine.html

Cocaine

Synthetic Cocaine info (Bath Salts)- refer to sections below

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug of abuse. Once having tried cocaine, an individual cannot predict or control the extent to which he or she will continue to use the drug.

The major routes of administration of cocaine are sniffing or snorting, injecting, and smoking (including free-base and crack cocaine). Snorting is the process of inhaling cocaine powder through the nose where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues. Injecting is the act of using a needle to release the drug directly into the bloodstream. Smoking involves inhaling cocaine vapor or smoke into the lungs where absorption into the bloodstream is as rapid as by injection.

"Crack" is the street name given to cocaine that has been processed from cocaine hydrochloride to a free base for smoking. Rather than requiring the more volatile method of processing cocaine using ether, crack cocaine is processed with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and heated to remove the hydrochloride, thus producing a form of cocaine that can be smoked. The term "crack" refers to the crackling sound heard when the mixture is smoked (heated), presumably from the sodium bicarbonate.

There is great risk whether cocaine is ingested by inhalation (snorting), injection, or smoking. It appears that compulsive cocaine use may develop even more rapidly if the substance is smoked rather than snorted. Smoking allows extremely high doses of cocaine to reach the brain very quickly and brings an intense and immediate high. The injecting drug user is at risk for transmitting or acquiring HIV infection/AIDS if needles or other injection equipment are shared.

More information >> http://www.nida.nih.gov/DrugPages/Cocaine.html

Marijuana

Synthetic Marijuana info (K2 - K3 - K4, etc)- refer to sections below

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States.  (Please see below for K2 and other versions of synthetic marijuana aka pot) 

. A dry, shredded green/brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, it usually is smoked as a cigarette (joint, nail), or in a pipe (bong). It also is smoked in blunts, which are cigars that have been emptied of tobacco and refilled with marijuana, often in combination with another drug. Use also might include mixing marijuana in food or brewing it as a tea. As a more concentrated, resinous form it is called hashish and, as a sticky black liquid, hash oil.

Marijuana smoke has a pungent and distinctive, usually sweet-and-sour odor. There are countless street terms for marijuana
 including pot, herb, weed, grass, widow, ganja, and hash, as well as terms derived from trademarked varieties of cannabis, such as Bubble Gum®, Northern Lights®, Juicy Fruit®, Afghani #1®, and a number of Skunk varieties.

The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). The membranes of certain nerve cells in the brain contain protein receptors that bind to THC. Once securely in place, THC kicks off a series of cellular reactions that ultimately lead to the high that users experience when they smoke marijuana.

More information >> http://www.nida.nih.gov/Infofax/marijuana.html

Opiates

Opiates are commonly prescribed because of their effective analgesic or pain relieving properties. Many studies have shown that, properly managed, medical use of opiate analgesic drugs is safe and rarely causes clinical addiction, which is defined as compulsive, often uncontrollable use. Taken exactly as prescribed, opiates can be used to manage pain effectively.

Among the drugs that fall within this class - sometimes referred to as narcotics - are morphine, codeine, and related drugs. Morphine is often used before or after surgery to alleviate severe pain. Codeine is used for milder pain.

Other examples are synthetic opiates that can be prescribed to alleviate pain and include oxycodone (OxyContin-an oral,   
 controlled release form of the drug); propoxyphene (Darvon); hydrocodone (Vicodin); hydromorphone (Dilaudid); and meperidine (Demerol), which is used less often because of its side effects. In addition to their effective pain relieving properties, some of these drugs can be used to relieve severe diarrhea (Lomotil, for example, which is diphenoxylate) or severe coughs (codeine). The synthetic opiate drugs are not detected in the standard five-panel drug test; only morphine and codeine are detected in the standard five-panel test.

Opiates act by attaching to specific proteins called opioid receptors, which are found in the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract. When these drugs attach to certain opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord they can effectively block the transmission of pain messages to the brain.

In addition to relieving pain, opiate drugs can affect regions of the brain that mediate what we perceive as pleasure, resulting in the initial euphoria that many opiates produce. They can also produce drowsiness, cause constipation, and, depending upon the amount of drug taken, depress breathing. Taking a large single dose could cause severe respiratory depression or be fatal.

Opiates may interact with other drugs and are only safe to use with other drugs under a physician's supervision. Typically, they should not be used with substances such as alcohol, antihistamines, barbiturates, or benzodiazepines. These drugs slow down breathing, and their combined effects could risk life-threatening respiratory depression.

Chronic use of opiates can result in tolerance to the drugs so that higher doses must be taken to obtain the same initial effects. Long-term use also can lead to physical dependence - the body adapts to the presence of the drug and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced abruptly.

Heroin is a highly addictive drug, and its use is a serious problem in America. Recent studies suggest a shift from injecting heroin to snorting or smoking because of increased purity and the misconception that these forms of use will not lead to addiction.

Heroin is processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from the seedpod of the Asian poppy plant. Heroin usually appears as a white or brown powder. Street names for heroin include "smack," "H," "skag," and "junk." Other names may refer to types of heroin produced in a specific geographical area, such as "Mexican black tar." Use of heroin is detected by the presence of morphine in the drug test.

http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofax/heroin.html
http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofax/PainMed.html

Phencyclidine (PCP)

PCP (phencyclidine) was developed in the 1950s as an intravenous anesthetic. Use of PCP in humans was discontinued in 1965, because it was found that patients often became agitated, delusional, and irrational while recovering from its anesthetic effects. PCP is illegally manufactured in laboratories and is sold on the street by such names as "angel dust," "ozone," "wack," and "rocket fuel." "Killer joints"and "crystal supergrass" are names that refer to PCP combined with marijuana. The variety of street names for PCP reflects its bizarre and volatile effects.

PCP is a white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water or alcohol. It has a distinctive bitter chemical taste. PCP can be mixed easily with dyes and turns up on the illicit drug market in a variety of tablets, capsules, and colored powders. It is normally used in one of three ways: snorted, smoked, or eaten. For smoking, PCP is often applied to a leafy material such as mint, parsley, oregano, or marijuana.

PCP is addicting; that is, its use often leads to psychological   dependence, craving, and compulsive PCP-seeking behavior.
 It was first introduced as a street drug in the 1960s and quickly gained a reputation as a drug that could cause bad reactions and was not worth the risk. Many people, after using the drug once, will not knowingly use it again. Yet others use it consistently and regularly. Some persist in using PCP because of its addicting properties. Others cite feelings of strength, power, invulnerability and a numbing effect on the mind as reasons for their continued PCP use.

People who use PCP for long periods report memory loss, difficulties with speech and thinking, depression, and weight loss. These symptoms can persist up to a year after cessation of PCP use. Mood disorders also have been reported. PCP has sedative effects, and interactions with other central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol and benzodiazepines, can lead to coma or accidental overdose

K2 K3 K4 etc (Synthetic Marijuana)  

K2 | Spice | Herbal Incense | Synthetic Marijuana

What is K2?   (also includes most K2 'Alternatives')

K2 is a popular new drug that has effects just like marijuana. Many copy cat products that contain the same chemicals are being sold on the internet, in boutique stores, gas stations and smoke shops. It is usually smoked in a small pipe or a cigarette. Scientifically you may hear this referred to as JWH-018, JWH-073, or similar.

What does it look like?

K2 and other alternatives look like potpourri and consists of leaves, stems and petals of aromatic plants such as licorice.
These crushed plants are “laced with” the active chemicals and are sold as “incense” or “legal highs”. The packages are typically brightly colored, have psychedelic patterns and are sachets or Mylar® envelopes about the size of a playing card. Products are sold under various names including K2, Spice, Space, Pep-Spice, K1, K3, K4, C1, Kryp2nite, Mr. Smiley, Genie, Smoke, Pot-pourri, Buzz, Mystery, Earthquake, Ocean Blue, Cloud 10, Groove, and Yucatan Fire, and others.  Just because they may be labeled 'natural' or herbal alternatives, they cannot be considered safe!

Why should we be concerned about K2?

The drugs in K2 are synthetic chemicals made in a lab and their safety has not been studied. Side effects are not well known and there are increasing reports of users getting sick and showing up in the emergency room.

Since the start of 2010, the American Association of Poison Control Centers has received nearly 2,000 reports of people who became ill after smoking K2, compared to about a dozen in 2009. Poison control officials described some of the symptoms as "life-threatening."

Any drug that affects intoxication can interfere with behavior, school, work, and relationships. Individuals behind the wheel after using this drug are being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).

Is it legal?

The drugs in K2 are illegal in the state of Missouri (and many other states), and it can be hazardous to the user and others.

What might you observe if someone is using K2?

Immediate physical affects after smoking

- Dizziness
- Laughing
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Silly behavior
- Heightened anxiety
- Bloodshot eyes
- Increased pulse
- Cannot remember recent events or conversations
　　　　　　　

Will regular drug tests and/or drug tests available at the pharmacy find K2?

No - routine drug tests from laboratories and drug test kits available at pharmacies currently do not include testing for the synthetic cannabinoids present in K2. This is a specialty test that must be specifically requested at KT Health Clinic.

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Here is an excellent article on the dangers of K2 -

http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20101111/hl_hsn/fakemarijuanausersshowingupinemergencyrooms

http://www.drugabuse.gov/NIDAHome.html

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Mephedrone/MDPV

(bath salts and plant food - aka 'synthetic or fake cocaine or fake methamphetamine')

**Please NOTE - there are many new names and 'products' that are being sold that have this and other very dangerous substances as ingredients  ie 'Jewelry Cleaner', 'Xplosion', 'toy cleaner', 'decorative sand' etc

Mephedrone, also known as 4-methylmethcathinone (4-MMC), or 4-methylephedrone, is a syntheticstimulant and entactogendrug of the amphetamine and cathinone 
classes.  (Cathinone is the parent substance.)  Slang names include meph, drone,  MCAT, ‘Meow-Meow’ and kati.  It is reportedly manufactured in China and is chemically similar to the cathinone compounds found in the khat plant of eastern Africa. It comes in the form of tablets or a powder, which users can swallow, snort or inject, producing similar effects to MDMA, amphetamines and cocaine. 

As well as producing the intended stimulant effects, negative side effects occur when mephedrone is used, with teeth grinding being the most common. The metabolism of mephedrone has been studied in rats and humans, with the metabolites being able to be detected in urine after usage. Nothing is known about the potential neurotoxicity of mephedrone, but scientists have suggested possible dangers associated with its use based on its similarity to other drugs. Several people have died after consuming mephedrone, but some deaths that the media attributed to the drug were later determined to have been caused by other factors.

Prescription Medications

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Inhalants / Huffing

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Mushrooms

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Street Names of Drugs

It is very common for various drugs, including 'illegal' and prescription drugs to have street names'.  These names change constantly.  For a current listing cross reference, here is a good link from the National Institute of Chemical Dependency. 

For more information:   Drug Street and Slang Terms

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