NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
NIH institute that supports research on drug use and addiction, informing workplace drug testing science and policy.
Key Facts
- NIH institute that funds research on drug use and addiction
- "NIDA-5" historically refers to the original 5 federal test classes
- Research informs testing methodologies and cutoff concentrations
- Does not directly regulate workplace drug testing
NIDA funds scientific research on drug abuse and addiction. While NIDA does not directly regulate workplace drug testing, its research informs the scientific basis for testing methodologies, cutoff concentrations, and substance detection windows used in workplace programs. The term "NIDA-5" historically referred to the original 5 drug classes mandated for federal testing: amphetamines, cannabinoids (THC), cocaine, opiates, and PCP.
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