Identify the four most common types of drug tests, the relative costs, and the period of elapsed time for which they can detect drug use
What will be an ideal response?
1. Urine test — least expensive method — detects use within the past week
2. Saliva test — inexpensive and easy to administer — detects use within past few days
3. Hair test — more costly than urine or saliva tests — detects use for past 90 days (three months), but not recent use, such as past week
3. Blood test — most expensive test type — detects use for hours or days depending on the substance
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