Court Order Drug Testing

Drug testing provides objective information to the judge, case attorneys and other justice system officials, caseworkers and treatment professionals regarding a participant’s use of illegal substances.  As an important component of the justice system, the drug testing process, coupled with an immediate program response, could impose on participants to address their substance abuse problems immediately and continuously.

For a drug court program, drug testing is conducted primarily to continuously monitor whether a participant has been using drugs and, if so, the type and quantity of substances being ingested.  The drug test result could be used to impose additional sanctions, to enhance treatment services or to reduce treatment service requirements.  In addition, the drug test results provide evidence of the trend in reducing drug use when the participant did not completely eliminate it.

Drug testing of individuals can also be ordered by courts and law firms for variety of reasons, e.g., pre-trial cases, probation, child custody disputes, child protection, etc.

ETS provide drug testing using standard methodologies: urine, hair and saliva.  In addition, and after a rigorous scrutiny of accreditation of toxicology labs, ETS has recently added drug testing using alternative methodologies, namely nail clips and blood spots (not blood).  A variety of drug testing panels are readily available, from the 5-drug to 15-drug panels, to extended/customized panels to respond to the rampant abuse of prescription drugs.

ETS offers instant alcohol testing using approved Evidential Breathalyzer Testing (EBT) devices.  Lab-based alcohol testing methodologies are readily available using urine (short time use), blood spots (2-3 weeks after use) and hair/nail biomarkers (90days after use).

Regardless the reason for taking a drug test, every request for service is treated at ETS with dignity, respect for individual and great care to ensure privacy and confidentiality of the testing process.  ETS has established its reputation of professionalism and integrity by responding immediately to the need of numerous clients referred by family attorneys, divorce lawyers, case attorneys affiliated with The Office of Public Defender, caseworkers working with the Department of Children and Families, etc.  We take pride in our ability to go the “extra mile” by offering help with the results interpretation, free consultation, guidance and recommendation with choosing the right test, and 7days/24hrs testing services.

A message from the President and Owner of Eastern Testing Services, Dr. Ilie Saracovan, PhD:

“A positive test result carries a heavy load of consequences that can impact someone’s life. Of course, there are instances when a test result will upset people.  Those who chose to make better choices after learning of a positive test result have undoubtedly understood the destructive effects of substance abuse.  I witness on a daily basis the difference a test result can make on someone’s life, their families and friends.  The value of services we provide can hardly be denied.”