Events
Title:SSRI Exposure During Pregnancy – The Risks to Newborns
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the potential risks of SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) exposure during pregnancy. Hosted by Amy Racines, R&D Projects Coordinator at USDTL, this session will explore key topics related to SSRIs, including their history, their impact on the brain, and the potential risks they pose to newborns when used during pregnancy. The presentation will also address the effects of untreated depression during pregnancy on both the pregnant individual and the baby.
In addition, we will highlight the crucial role of newborn testing to gather consistent data for better understanding long-term outcomes. This webinar will offer valuable insights for healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of maternal mental health and newborn well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- History and function of SSRIs in the brain
- Risks to newborns associated with SSRI use during pregnancy
- Impacts of depression during pregnancy on both mother and baby
- The significance of testing newborns for consistent data and long-term resources
A recording of the presentation and a certificate of attendance will be available 24-48 hours after completion. You must be subscribed to our mailing list to receive a certificate.
Special Event: Hosted by Recovery Trek
Title: Strategies for Effective Hair & Nail Drug Testing
Did you miss the incredible WISE Webinar hosted by Recovery Trek? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered!
What Happened? Dr. Joseph Jones, Ph.D, NRCC-TC, of USDTL, and Dr. Donna Smith shared expert insights and tackled tough cases in this engaging and informative session.
Reducing Bias in Healthcare Starts with Destigmatizing Language
ChildGuard® Testing: Environmental Exposure and Fentanyl Insights
Xylazine: An Adulterant Story
Choose the Best Test: An Overview of Advanced Alcohol & Other Drug Testing Options
Poster Overview: Prenatal Exposure to Kratom
Ethyl Glucuronide (EtG) in Hair & Nail: A Review and Recent Updates
Prevalence of Fentanyl and Coexposure in Newborns
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Components & Services Overview
Kratom: Should You Be Concerned?
Collection Site Panelist Discussion: Legal Professionals & Social Workers
Protecting Your Hospital with Forensic Newborn Drug Testing
The Detection of Buprenorphine in Hair
Newborn Toxicology: A Review and Recent Developments
The Detection of Fentanyl in Hair
Detecting Illicit Fentanyl in Newborns
Understanding Toxicology Reports: Confirmations, Cutoffs, and the Quantitative Values
Newborn Alcohol Biomarkers
Hair and Nail Testing: What’s the Difference?
Drug Trends and Concerns Regarding NAS
Environmental Exposure Drug Testing 101 (ChildGuard®)
Missed Opportunities in Newborn Drug Testing
Phosphatidylethanol Recent Developments
Protecting & Enriching Lives
FASD & Newborn Alcohol Biomarker Testing
Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) Overview
Meconium & Umbilical Cord Overview
Gabapentin Overview