Inwood Community Services Comp Outpatient Addiction Program
(212) 942-0043x132
www.inwoodcs.org
651 Academy Street
3rd Floor
New York NY 10034

Rehab and Insurance Services

Substance abuse treatment services
Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment
Type of Care: Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups: Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

Short Term Residential Treatment

Short term residential programs provide intensive and brief treatment based on a modified 12-step approach. Originally, addiction specialists designed these programs to treat alcoholics with addiction problems, but during the cocaine epidemic of the mid 1980s, many residential treatment programs began to address other types of substance abuse disorders. The original residential treatment model consisted of a three to six week hospital stay for inpatient treatment, followed by extended outpatient therapy and participation in a self help group, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Following stays in residential treatment programs, individuals should remain engaged in outpatient treatment programs and or aftercare programs. These programs help to reduce the risk of relapse once a patient leaves the residential setting.

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Tricks to Beat a Marijuana Test

Here are some tips on beating upcoming marijuana tests. One method involves substituting clean urine in place of tainted urine. Synthetic urine kits can are available on the Internet through various vendors. However, labs will check to make sure the sample measures the temperature, around 90 to 97 degrees. Make sure the urine kit provides a way to ensure the sample reaches the necessary temperature. There are risks involved in using a urine kit, depending on the observation tactics of those administrating the test. However, many people use this method and pass the test without incidence.

Masking

The use of certain substances to alter body chemistry, as a means of disguising drug use is another highly marketed method. Products of this kind include expensive powders, herbal teas or other promoted concoctions that have no proven scientific basis. Any success with these urine cleansers is probably due to water dilution and not the product itself.

Urine Adulterant

Adding an adulterant to a urine sample is another way of altering the test result. Adulterants are any substance added to a urine test that results in a negative finding, or false negative. Be aware that some chemicals can detect adulterants if the lab decides to look for supplements. Bleach, vinegar and detergent are common household adulterants but are also easily detected by smell, visual inspection or simple chemical tests. Labs test for adulterants inconsistently and adulterants are not 100 percent reliable. However, for the brave user an adulterant may be an option as there are many marketed adulterants available online and at head shops. Many adulterants constantly change formulas to keep ahead of the detection curve.

Dilution

One of the best methods to help beat a urine test is dilution. Before an upcoming drug test on short notice, a person should drink large quantities of water--up to 120 fluid ounces before the test. This is a practical and inexpensive method and according to a recent testimony to Congress by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is still one of the most effective ways of beating a urine test. For the chivalrous, add water to the urine sample. However, be aware that dilution may cause urine to become clear and lose its yellow glow. Taking Vitamin B will help restore the yellow in natural appearing urine for those that choose to dilute.
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