<p>Note: Please follow the links if you are looking for information regarding <a href="define-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration-samhsa">SAMHSA Laboratory</a> or <a href="define-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration-samhsa">SAMHSA Confirmation</a>.</p>
<p>Most employers want to know what the current standard is for <a href="define-employee-drug-testing">Employee Drug Testing</a>. Drugs tested can vary greatly based on company, industry, employee history, expense, expectations, federal requirements, etc. The minimum standard for most Employee Drug Testing Programs is the SAMHSA 5 list of drugs. Using the SAMHSA 5 list of drugs gives employers the confidence to know that they are starting on firm ground.</p>
<p>The federal government requirement set by <a href="define-substance-abuse-and-mental-health-services-administration-samhsa">SAMHSA-The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration</a> (<a class="OffSiteLink" href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.SAMHSA.gov</a>) for the SAMHSA 5 list of drugs concerns companies employing commercial class drivers. These companies must have a drug testing program in place. Among other things, this required drug testing program must test for 5 specific categories of drugs. Because of this federal requirement, most employment drug testing companies offer, at least, a basic 5 panel drug test which checks for drugs in these 5 common categories. Click on the substance name for a description of the drug and some common effects. <a href="../../store/testing-kits/instant-drug-testing-kits/samhsa-5-drug-testing-kits/samhsa-5-panel-drug-testing-kits/">Only SAMHSA 5 Drug Testing Kits Here</a></p>
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<li><a href="define-amphetamine-amp">Amphetamines (Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Speed)</a></li>
<li><a href="define-cocaine-coc">Cocaine (Cocaine, Crack, Benzoylecognine)</a></li>
<li><a href="define-marijuana-tetrahydrocannabinol-thc">Marijuana – THC Tetrahydrocannabinol (Cannabinoids, Hash)</a></li>
<li><a href="define-opiates-opi">Opiates (Heroin, Opium, Codeine, Morphine)</a></li>
<li><a href="define-phencyclidine-pcp">Phencyclidine (PCP)</a></li>
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<p><strong>Expanded Tests</strong>: Many companies decide to expand their employee drug screening policy to include any combination of the drugs listed below. Prescription, non-prescription drugs and alcohol are more prevalent than ever so expanded drug testing offers additional protection and <a href="/resources/how-to-save-money-with-employee-drug-testing">saves money in many ways</a>. The main drugs commonly added to the SAMHSA 5 Drug Test List are below. <a href="https://drugtestingace.com/store/testing-kits/instant-drug-testing-kits/samhsa-5-drug-testing-kits/samhsa-5-in-6-to-13-panel-drug-testing-kits/">Find All SAMHSA 5 Drug Testing Kits with Other Drugs Included Here</a></p>
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<li><a href="https://drugtestingace.com/alcohol-drug-testing/alcohol-and-drug-testing-services">Alcohol (Ethanol)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-amphetamine-cutoff-level-300-ng-ml-amp300">Amphetamine Cutoff-Level 300 ng/ml (AMP300)</a> &#8211; Lower Cut-off level, Amphetamine is tested with 1,000 ng/ml.</li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-barbiturates-bar">Barbiturates (Phenobarbital, Secobarbitol, Butabital)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://drugtestingace.com/resources/glossary/define-benzodiazepines-bzo/">Benzodiazepines (Valium, Librium, Serax, Rohypnol)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-buprenorphine-bup">Buprenorphine (BUP)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-cocaine-cutoff-level-150-ng-ml-coc150">Cocaine Cutoff-Level 150 ng/ml (COC150)</a> &#8211; Lower Cut-off level, Cocaine is tested with 300 ng/ml.</li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-ecstasy-methylenedioxymethamphetamine-mdma">Ecstasy / Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-methadone-mtd">Methadone (MTD)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-methamphetamine-mamp-met">Methamphetamine (Speed, Meth, Ice, Crystal, Chalk)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-methamphetamine-cutoff-level-500-ng-ml-mamp500-met500">MethAmphetamine Cutoff-Level 500 ng/ml (mAMP500 / MET500)</a> &#8211; Lower Cut-off level, MethAmphetamine is tested with 1,000 ng/ml.</li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-morphine-mop-mor">Morphine (MOP / MOR)</a> &#8211; Belongs in the category of Opiates but while Opiates are tested with a cut-off level of 2,000 ng/ml, Morphine is tested for with a cut-off level of 300 ng/ml.</li>
<li><a href="https://drugtestingace.com/store/testing-kits/nicotine-cotinine-testing/">Nicotine</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-oxycodone-oxy">Oxycodone (OXY)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-propoxyphene-ppx">Propoxyphene (PPX)</a></li>
<li><a href="/resources/glossary/define-tri-cyclic-anti-depressants-tca">Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)</a></li>
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<p class="h3_text"><strong>Resources</strong></p>
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<li>The official SAMHSA government website: <a class="OffSiteLink" href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.SAMHSA.gov</a></li>
<li>The <a href="/resources/dot-employee-drug-testing-information">Department of Transportation &#8211; DOT</a></li>
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