Oral Fluid Drug Testing

Oral fluid drug testing is a fast and non-invasive screening evaluation using a test subject’s saliva. On-the-spot measurement quickly identifies certain drugs of abuse, such as amphetamines, designer amphetamines, opiates, cocaine and metabolites, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, and methadone.

Oral fluid drug testing can detect active drug impairment from up to 8 hours prior, helping lawmakers and safety regulators remove an impaired individual from the environment.  

Funding for police departments may be limited and many depend on grants to cover expenses on impairment check devices. PoliceGrantsHelp grant assistance program includes a number of options for departments seeking assistance in securing grant funding for oral fluid drug testing such as the Dräger DrugTest 5000 and Dräger DrugCheck 3000. PoliceGrantsHelp features an extensive law enforcement grant database with a library of information not only for federal grant programs but also state, local and corporate grant opportunities. 

Visit PoliceGrantsHelp.com for more information.

1. Dräger’s drug testing devices earn top performance ratings by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
2. Polysubstance Impaired Driving—A Growing Challenge for Law Enforcement
3. The Today Show - Meet the 'Drugalyzer': can it tell if you're driving while high?
4. Dräger Partners with Responsibility.org

• A hygienic perspective on drug tests
• Law enforcement testimonial 
• Draeger drug and alcohol portfolio

The improving trend for alcohol and drug-related deaths in the U.S. has been going in the right direction for decades thanks to the work of many organizations. We hope to continue with a combined momentum to raise even more awareness of impairment on the roadway and other life-threatening hazards. It is the work of these organizations and more who help broaden the scope for safety measures. Please visit these safety advocates for additional resources.

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – https://www.nhtsa.gov
• Responsibility.org - https://www.responsibility.org
• The National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving - https://nasid.org
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving – https://www.madd.org
• American Automobile Association - https://aaafoundation.org

Since 1889, the Dräger company continues its legacy led by five generations of people with that same last name. It is still a family business that now employs more than 15,000 people in over 190 countries around the world. With his family name on the business, CEO Stefan Dräger leads the company with more than just the balance sheet in mind—technology to help save lives. Dräger’s ongoing innovation in alcohol and drug detection technology reflects Draeger’s social and corporate responsibility.

Across a broad portfolio of medical and safety solutions, Dräger’s guiding principle is Technology for Life and we are proud that our Alcotest® and DrugTest solutions help to save and protect lives. Law enforcement is the first line of defense in protecting the public against drug-impaired drivers. As DREs are limited and relaxed drug laws lead to increases in usage, equipping officers with the right tools to deter, detect, and defuse drugged driving incidents is imperative for the safety of all who share the road. Oral Fluid Drug Testing is a viable and proven solution that can support officers’ heroic efforts and ultimately save lives. We must be nimble to adjust accordingly, by innovating technology that exceeds today’s demand for impairment detection.

Though much progress has been made, there is much work in front of us. A responsible future means more than just products, but good corporate citizenship. Our responsibility is to help protect people, act ethically, create value, and respect our environment.