Substance Abuse Testing
/ˈsʌbstəns əˈbjus ˈtɛstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of administering tests to detect the presence of illegal or controlled substances in a person's body, often used in employment, legal, or medical contexts to determine impairment or compliance.
The court ordered substance abuse testing as part of the probation conditions.
Forms
- substance abuse testing
- substance abuse testings
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Commentary
Substance abuse testing is typically regulated by statutory and case law to protect privacy and ensure accuracy, particularly in employment and criminal justice contexts.
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