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Combating Opioid Abuse_ The Role of Diagnostic Labs

"Opioid abuse is a rising concern in India, with an estimated 3 million people suffering from opioid use disorder"- National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS<br>3 million is a lot but in this case, it is likely to be an underestimate as Opioid abuse is under-reported and underdiagnosed in India. The NDDTC, AIIMS also stated that opioid abuse is a result of easy availability, lack of awareness and lack of alternative treatment options. Moreover, India is a major producer of opium which is used to make opioid drugs like morphine and codeine. <br><br>

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Combating Opioid Abuse_ The Role of Diagnostic Labs

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  1. Combating Opioid Abuse: The Role of Diagnostic Labs

  2. Table of Content • Introduction • Role of Diagnostic Labs • ExtraCare Diagnostics: Affordable, Accurate, Always! • Conclusion

  3. Introduction • The opioid epidemic is a major public health concern in India, with the abuse of opioids, including prescription painkillers and illicit drugs, leading to a significant increase in overdose deaths and addiction • Diagnostic labs in India use various types of testing methods, such as blood testing, hair, and urine tests, to detect the presence of opioids in individuals. • Urine testing is the most commonly used method in clinical settings and can detect opioids within a few hours of use.

  4. Role of Diagnostic Labs • Providing accurate and timely test results, diagnostic labs are helping to reduce the risk of overdose and addiction and further ensuring that those who need help are getting the treatment they need. • Monitor the emergence of new and emerging drugs. • Improve the accessibility of testing for individuals who may be struggling with addiction. • In addition to providing testing and monitoring, diagnostic labs in India are also playing a critical role in providing education and awareness to healthcare providers, law enforcement, and the public.

  5. ExtraCare Diagnostics: Affordable, Accurate, Always! We have understood the importance of timely and accurate test reports for combating the ongoing opioid epidemic in the country. It's for a diagnostics laboratory likeExtraCare Diagnostics to provide accurate and timely test results for individuals who may be misusing or addicted to opioids. ExtraCare also offers a wide range of services including packages for full body checkups and general testsincluding urine tests, blood tests and kidney function tests.

  6. Conclusion Opioid epidemic is a major public health concern in India, with diagnostic labs such as ExtraCare playing a vital role in identifying and addressing opioid abuse. Through accurate and timely test results, monitoring of new and emerging drugs, improved accessibility of testing, and education and awareness, diagnostic labs in India are working to reduce the number of overdose deaths and improve the lives of those affected by opioid addiction. Source: https://extracarediagnostics.com/blog/combatting-opioid-abuse-the-role-of-diagnostic-labs

  7. Contact Us: Phone: +91 9289287757 Email: info@extracaredaignostics.com Website: https://extracarediagnostics.com/

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