A NIDA drug test is a type of drug screening that commonly tests for specific drugs of abuse. The "NIDA" refers to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
The most commonly used screening category, referenced as the NIDA-5, includes tests for the following substances:
- Cannabinoids (e.g., marijuana)
- Opiates (e.g., heroin, morphine, codeine)
- Amphetamines (e.g., methamphetamine, ecstasy)
- Cocaine
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
In essence, a NIDA drug test is a standardized panel used to identify the presence of these specific drugs in a person's system.
