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Stories of substance: The past, present, and future of drug testing

Uncover the history of drug abuse and the drug-testing innovations developed to support a healthier future

Drug use for medicinal and recreational purposes dates back more than 10,000 years. To fully understand drug addiction and its detriments, it’s important to understand the evolution of drug abuse and the subsequent drug-testing innovations that emerged to combat it.

Siemens Healthineers has played a significant role in the development and advancement of drug-testing technologies, including the development of tests to monitor therapeutic drugs. We believe drug testing plays a vital role in delivering personalized treatment and enhancing healthcare in our communities. We remain committed to the development of drug-testing innovations for healthier communities.

Episode 1: The origins of drug use and the dawn of drug tests

Learn about early methods for  detection of drug use and see how far we’ve come from the early days of testing.

Episode 2: World events drive innovation in drug testing

Explore how the 1960s – 1980s delivered innovations in drug testing and laid the groundwork for ongoing government response to drug abuse.

Episode 3: A new era of drug technology

See how drug-testing technology continued to evolve and expand, supporting organ transplantation and immunosuppressant drug monitoring.

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