Drug abuse is a major global health problem, as well as a social and economic burden.  In addition to being a primary cause of lost workforce productivity, family conflict, and drug-related crime, drug abuse is linked to the spread of HIV/AIDS through contaminated needles. 

Drug abuse can foster the spread of HIV and AIDS through the dangerous risk behaviors it engenders. Drug and alcohol intoxication affect judgment and can lead to risky sexual behaviors that put people in danger of contracting or transmitting HIV. In addition, substance abuse may facilitate the progression of HIV infections by further compromising the immune system.

Drug use continues to grow and defy containment efforts, creating a significant market for simple, reliable tests to detect the most common abused substances.

The SureStep® drugs of abuse portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry.  These tests are available in a variety of formats, from single drug panels through 10-drug multi-test panels in cassette and dipstick formats.

The SureStep® range includes tests for TCA, amphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy), cocaine, morphine, THC, barbiturates, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, PCP, and methadone.

The SureStep® portfolio also offers simple point of care professional diagnostic tests for pregnancy and ovulation. All the tests are easy to perform and provide accurate results in a few minutes.

To find out more about SureStep® go to www.suresteptest.com