Drug testing: medical, legal, and ethical issues

J Subst Abuse Treat. 1990;7(4):239-44. doi: 10.1016/0740-5472(90)90047-t.

Abstract

Laboratory testing for drugs is a controversial issue in America. The authors present arguments for mandatory use under specific circumstances. Physical limitations of each test are discussed in terms of applicability as well as protection of the person being tested.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ethics, Medical*
  • Humans
  • Physician's Role*
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Substance Abuse Detection / legislation & jurisprudence*