Each drug test performed shall at a minimum screen the following drug classes: 

• Buprenorphine;
• Methadone;
• Oxycodone;
• Other Opioids;
• THC;
• Benzodiazepines;
• Amphetamines; and
• Cocaine.

Other drug classes can be tested for at the discretion of the treatment team and confirmation on each test can be ordered if necessary, in accordance with the individualized treatment plan. 

CommonHealth will administer drug tests to maintain a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment, and assist clients in being accountable for their actions.  Staff will respond to clients with positive drug screens in a fair and consistent manner.

Clients showing a positive drug screen will be handled in one of the following manners: 

1. If a beneficiary acknowledges use of drugs or alcohol, they may be given the opportunity to remain in the program and address their use in therapy.
2. If a beneficiary demonstrates characteristics or symptoms of use, beneficiary may be removed from the current session per staff discretion and may be terminated from the program per discretion of the administrator.
3. If a client denies use despite a positive drug test, and they demonstrate no obvious sign of use, a second drug test is performed. If the second test is negative for drugs, the client is returned to previous status.  If the second test is positive for drugs, client may be removed from the current session, test may be sent to the lab and/or client may be terminated from the program per discretion of the administrator.
4. Staff may make a decision to send a client’s positive drug screen out for confirmation.
5. Staff will inform client of the result of laboratory tests.

What happens if a patient relapses during treatment?

Relapse is part of the disease of addiction. Patients relapse for all kinds of reasons; a death in the family, loss of employment, a move, a fight with a significant other or family member, or any other type of stressor. What is most important about a relapse is that the patient gets back into treatment as soon as possible. The risk of overdose and death during a relapse is highest. We understand the dynamics of addiction therefore we assist patients through tough times by getting them back on track through regularly scheduled therapy and counseling sessions or elevate their treatment to a higher level of care.