2024 Addiction Medicine Board Certification Review Course-2024

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The video transcript discusses urine drug testing, biomarkers, and the role of the medical review officer in the context of addiction medicine. Tony Decker, the presenter, shares his extensive background in federal service and addiction medicine leadership. He covers various topics such as the role of screening and confirmatory testing, monitoring programs, workplace drug testing, and the impact of substance use across different demographics. The presentation addresses the prevalence of substance use, the importance of accurate workplace drug testing, DOT mandatory testing cutoffs, confirmatory testing procedures, and validity testing by the medical review officer. Specific drug families like amphetamines, opioids, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, and hallucinogens are also discussed, along with their detection windows and metabolites. Details about synthetic cannabinoids, bath salts, fentanyl, and validity testing parameters are highlighted. The importance of using HHS-certified labs for testing, understanding cutoff levels, and ensuring sample integrity is emphasized throughout the presentation. The speaker also addresses workplace drug testing procedures and the significance of a drug-free work environment. The challenges and complexities of drug testing in various settings and the need for expertise in interpreting results are detailed. The role of the medical review officer in evaluating test results, confirming validity, and addressing issues related to sample integrity, creatinine levels, specific gravity, pH, and other adulterants is underscored. Overall, the presentation provides a comprehensive overview of urine drug testing, biomarkers, and the critical role of the medical review officer in addiction medicine and workplace drug testing protocols.

Keywords

urine drug testing

biomarkers

medical review officer

addiction medicine

workplace drug testing

screening and confirmatory testing

substance use

DOT mandatory testing

synthetic cannabinoids

sample integrity