Case Study: The Lovett School deters teen drug use with Psychemedics hair drug testing

The Lovett School detects 6-10x more drug use with Psychemedics

The Lovett School, a K-12 institution in Atlanta, desired to deter student drug use as part of its health and wellness initiative. The challenge was to implement a testing program that was both effective and respected the individual student. They partnered with Psychemedics Corporation to utilize its hair analysis drug testing service.

Psychemedics implemented a solution that included universal testing at the start of the school year and random testing throughout it. The hair testing method was chosen for its non-intrusive collection process and superior detection capabilities, which Psychemedics states uncovers 6-10 times more drug use than urine testing. The program served as a powerful deterrent, with the school reporting that the certainty of detection helped delay teen drug experimentation and reduce potential substance abuse.

The Lovett School