Drug Use Screening Tests Test
A drug use screening test is a questionnaire that checks your risk of drug use or misuse and helps your provider determine if you have a substance use disorder and the best treatment for you.
What this test measures
Drug use screening tests are questionnaires you answer about your drug use. They check your risk of drug use or misuse, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, tobacco, and illegal drugs. The test can help check for a substance use disorder.
What your results mean
Reference ranges vary by laboratory and by your age and sex. MedlinePlus does not publish a single normal range for this test — always read your result against the range printed on your own lab report and discuss it with your provider.
Frequently asked questions
What is a drug use screening test?
It is a questionnaire you answer about your drug use to check your risk of drug use or misuse.
What drugs are commonly included in these tests?
Commonly used drugs include marijuana, prescription opioid pain relievers, club drugs, methamphetamines, hallucinogens, cocaine, and heroin.
What does it mean to misuse medicines?
Misusing medicines means taking them for a nonmedical reason, such as to get high, taking more than prescribed, or taking someone else's medicine.
What is substance use disorder (SUD)?
SUD is a treatable, chronic mental disorder that may affect your brain and behavior. Symptoms include a pattern of using drugs or alcohol even if it causes problems in your life.
How are the results of a drug use screening test used?
Results may show whether you have a substance use disorder and its severity. Your provider can use them to develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
Related lab tests
Sources
- MedlinePlus: Drug Use Screening Tests — NIH MedlinePlus
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