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How is drug testing usually conducted? From the news, I hear that testing is done using urine or hair... I am not sure exactly what types exist and how each one differs. I am also curious about when the results usually come out after testing... Could an attorney who is well versed in drug cases answer this?
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Author : DongIl PARK
I will explain in detail the types and methods of drug testing. The commonly used types of drug testing include urine testing, hair testing, and nail testing.
One of the most commonly used methods is urine testing.
This has the advantage of detecting drug substances relatively simply and quickly, but it has the disadvantage that the likelihood of detection decreases over time, so it is a method often used when a suspect is caught in the act.
The second is hair testing, which analyzes drug substances accumulated in the hair and can even confirm use from several months earlier, making it useful for identifying long-term drug use.
Finally, nail testing is characterized by tracking the history of drug use based on the growth rate of the nails.
If you face drug-related charges, the initial response is very important, and it is essential to obtain the assistance of a drug attorney.
Please note that it is important to establish a systematic defense strategy from the early stages of the investigation, such as coordinating the direction of statements and preparing materials to rebut unjust test results.

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