Core Solutions guides many families and their teens through residential therapy and behavioral therapy for issues regarding teen substance abuse, teen depression, teen reactive attachment disorder (RAD), intermittent explosive disorder (IED), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), child self-harm, teen rebellion, teen anger, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), teen attention deficit, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We also provide in home therapy for teens and families as well as family support groups, and parent and teen support groups.

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A great resource for parents that may be struggling with some of the following issues: angry and defiant teens, at risk teens, delinquent teens, disrespectful teens, out of control kids, rebellious teenager, runaway, struggling teens, troubled teens, ADD, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Commonly Abused Drugs
Substance/ Abbreviation/ cut-off	Proprietary or Street Names	Route of Administration	Drug Detection Times
Amphetamine (AMP) 1000 ng/mL	Biphetamine, Dexedrine; Black Beauties, Crosses, Hearts, Speed, Uppers, Adderal	Injected, oral, smoked, sniffed	1-4 days
Cocaine (COC)	Coke, Crack, Flake, Rocks, Snow	Injected, smoked, sniffed	1-4 days
Methamphetamines (mAMP) 1000 ng/mL	Desoxyn; Crank, Crystal, Glass, Ice, Speed	Injected, oral, smoked, sniffed	3-5 days
Nicotine* (use our tobacco test)	Cigars, Cigarettes, Smokeless tobacco, Snuff, Spit tobacco	Smoked, sniffed, oral, transdermal	1-3 days for light smoking, can be detected up to 2 weeks for heavy smoking
*Phencyclidines (PCP) 12 panel only**	PCP; Angel Dust, Boat, Hog, Love Boat	Injected, oral, smoked	2-8 days
MDMA 12 panel only may also be detected as OPI	DOB, DOM, MDA, MDMA; Adam, Ecstasy, STP, XTC	Oral	1-2 days
THC 50 ng/ML	Blunt, Grass, Herb, Pot, Reefer, Marijuana, Weed	Oral, smoked	1 day - 8 weeks
PROPOXYPHENE (PPX) 12 panel only	Darvon, Darvocet
OPIATES (OPI)	Tylenol w/codeine, Robitussin A-C, Empirin w/codeine, Fiorinal w/codeine	Injected, oral	1-3 days
Heroin (OPI)	Diacetylmorphine; Horse, Smack	Injected, smoked, sniffed	1-3 days
Methadone*(MTD) 12 panel only	Amidone, Dolophine, Methadose	Injected, oral	1 day - 1 week
Morphine (OPI)	Roxanol, Duramorph	Injected, oral, smoked	1-3 days
Oxycodone* (OXY) 12 panel only may also be detected as OPI	Hydrocodone, Oxy, Vicodin, Norco
Alcohol* (use our alcohol test)	Beer, Wine, Liquor	Oral	1-10 hours
*Barbiturates (BAR) 12 panel only**	Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, Phenobarbital; Barbs	Injected, oral	2-10 days
Benzodiazepines (BZO)	Ativan, Halcion, Librium, Rohypnol, Valium; Roofies, Tranks, Xanax, T-bars	Injected, oral	3-7 days
* not tested for on our 6 panel test

Marijuana Detection Time Based on Usage

Usage at 1 time only

0-8 days

Usage at 2-4 times per month

11-18 days

Usage at 2-4 times week

23-35 days

Usage at 5-6 times per week

33-48 days

Daily Usage

49-63 days

Detection Times in Urine Testing

Detection time estimates for urine drug screens are very broad. Many factors determine how long a particular drug can be detected in a person, including that person's age, weight, sex, metabolic rate, overall health, amount of drug consumed over what period of time, etc. No conclusions can be drawn as to when a particular drug was taken or how much was consumed with urine drug screens. Sunday is generally a good testing day for teens. If a test is positive and your teen will not provide details, more specific information can be obtained through lab testing, which can be done by or ordered through your child's physician. Your local yellow pages is the best way to locate a free-standing drug testing lab, which is usually the quickest and most cost efficient option for a confirmation test.

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You Become Addicted

When you use drugs, you put yourself at risk of becoming addicted. Some people have a higher risk of drug addiction than others, but it’s hard to predict who will become addicted because there are many factors in play. Your biology, environment, and development all have a hand in determining your risk for addiction.

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has done extensive studies on how drugs impact the brain, and this is what the science tells us: Although people of any age can become addicted to drugs, the earlier drug use begins, the more likely it is to progress to more serious abuse.

The teen brain is undergoing many critical changes. Using drugs, alcohol, or nicotine can interfere with development and lead to long-term changes in the brain.

The first time it's a choice. After that, it may not be.

Marijuana Detection Time Based on Usage
Usage at 1 time only	0-8 days
Usage at 2-4 times per month	11-18 days
Usage at 2-4 times week	23-35 days
Usage at 5-6 times per week	33-48 days
Daily Usage	49-63 days