DRUG TESTING
Answers When You Need Them
Drug testing options for parents, families, schools, and community partners.
Whether you’re concerned about possible substance use, looking for ongoing accountability, or need a drug testing program for your school, CYS offers convenient testing options and support for what comes next.
Choose the Option that Works for You
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MONITORED DRUG TESTING
Schedule a monitored drug test at our office for confidential, thorough, reliable testing.
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TAKE-HOME DRUG TESTS
Purchase convenient multi-panel drug testing kits to use at home.
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SCHOOL DRUG TESTING
CYS partners with middle and high schools to provide confidential student drug testing programs customized to each school.
Comprehensive Drug Screening
Our 18-panel drug test screens for a wide range of commonly used substances, including nicotine.
Alcohol (ETG) • Amphetamines • Barbiturates • Benzodiazepines • Buprenorphine • Cocaine • MDMA/Ecstasy • Fentanyl • Kratom • Marijuana (THC) • Methadone • Methamphetamine • Morphine • Oxycodone • PCP • Synthetic Cannabinoids (Spice/K2) • Tramadol • Nicotine
Additional testing options may be available through an independent laboratory. Contact CYS if you need a specific type of test.
FOR FAMILIES
Concerned About Your Teen?
Drug testing can provide information that helps families address possible substance use early. It can also create an opportunity for conversations about expectations, accountability, peer pressure, and healthier choices.
Early Detection • Accountability • Clear Expectations • Open Communication • Ongoing Monitoring
PREVENTION & ACCOUNTABILITY
Why Drug Testing Can Help
Drug testing can be more than a way to identify substance use. As part of a broader prevention or intervention plan, it can support healthier choices and provide clearer information.
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Deters Future Use
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Supports Accountability
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Helps Resist Peer Pressure
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Supports Early Intervention
Testing can also give teens an opportunity to demonstrate healthy choices while helping parents and schools recognize when additional support may be needed.
68%
of positive student tests
WHAT WE’RE SEEING
Marijuana Is the Most Common Positive Result
Among positive student drug tests conducted by CYS in 2026, 68% detected marijuana (THC). Other substances frequently detected included alcohol, nicotine, amphetamines, and morphine.
MARIJUANA (THC) • ALCOHOL • NICOTINE • AMPHETAMINES • MORPHINE
Based on CYS student drug testing data from 2026.
UNDERSTANDING RESULTS
How Long Can Drugs Be Detected?
Detection times vary depending on the substance, frequency and amount of use, metabolism, hydration, and the type of test.
Amphetamines ~4 days
Barbiturates ~14 days
Benzodiazepines ~3 days
Cocaine ~4 days
Ecstasy (MDMA) ~5 days
Fentanyl ~13 days
Marijuana (THC) varies; 30+ days
Methamphetamine ~5 days
Methadone ~2 days
Opiates ~4 days
Oxycodone ~1 day
PCP ~10 days
Important: Detection times are estimates, not guarantees. Results can vary significantly.
Drug Testing for Schools
Help prevent student substance use before it becomes a bigger problem.
CYS partners with middle and high schools to provide confidential Random Student Drug Testing programs designed to help deter drug, alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine use.
Schools partner with CYS to establish the program, and parents choose to enroll their students. CYS coordinates testing with the school and manages the random selection and testing process.
Prevention • Random Testing • Nicotine & Vaping Detection • Confidential Results
Interested in Random Student Drug Testing?
Learn how the program works, why random testing can be an effective prevention tool, and how schools and parents can participate.
What If the Test Is Positive?
A positive drug test can be the beginning of a conversation—not the end of one.
CYS can help families understand what may be happening and determine the right next step. Support may include JADE, Pathways Therapy, In the CLEAR, continued drug testing, or other CYS services.
Not Sure Where to Start?
CYS can help you understand your testing options and determine the next step for your family, school, or organization.