Confirm BioSciences Launches At home drug test DrugConfirm

San Diego, CA ( PressReleaseCollection ) March 02, 2009 – Confirm BioSciences , a San Diego based provider of diagnostic drugs of abuse and health test kits announced the availability of DrugConfirm a FDA cleared revolutionary new instant home drug test kit. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.drugconfirm.com">DrugConfirm</a> comes with a sleek innovative design and incorporates new Push Button Technology for highest accuracy. The test can be performed at home and gives results in approximately 4-7 minutes. The test detects for 6 different types of illegal drugs: Marijuana, Cocaine, Opiates , Methamphetamines, PCP, and Amphetamines. The DrugConfirm Home Drug Test will be available March 16, 2009, and will sell for under $23.99.<br /><br />"There is tremendous need for this product, as drug abuse is a major issue in our society” said Zeynep Ilgaz President and CEO of Confirm BioSciences. This test will dramatically assist parents in deterring potential drug usage," she continued. <br /><br />In 2006, 21% of 8th graders, 36% of 10th graders, and 48% of 12th graders reported having taken illicit drugs at some point, according to the annual Monitoring the Future survey of 50,000 students in those grades in more than 400 schools nationwide funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.<br /><br />Today more and more parents have the ability to implement drug testing policies within their households, helping deter their own children from becoming part of this statistic. DrugConfirm test results are instant, so parents can find out right away whether or not their loved ones are using. They also have the option to send the urine sample to the lab for a confirmation screening for extra validation.<br /><br />Two-thirds of parents would ask their teenage son or daughter to take a home drug test as a means of keeping them away from drugs, according to a 2006 survey of 2,064 parents around the country by Washington, D.C.<br /><br />Parents are the number one deterrent to a teen's decision to use drugs. Studies have shown that the average age of first drug use is 13; more than one-third of teens have used drugs, including almost one in six middle school students and 30% of their high school counterparts reporting marijuana use; and 13% of high school students report using drugs such as cocaine, crack or ecstasy. <br /><br />“DrugConfirm is designed to help parents take a proactive role in preventing their children’s illegal drug use,” said Zeynep Ilgaz, CEO of Confirm BioSciences. “Talking with your child about drugs and taking preventive measures like drug testing can be a significant factor in preventing substance abuse.” she continued.<br /><br />Confirm BioSciences has successfully developed and manufactured numerous screening tests including HairConfirm the first at home hair follicle drug test in the market and SteroidConfirm the first steroid test kit in the market. Confirm BioSciences distributes products in over 50 countries throughout the world under brand-name or private-label arrangements. <br /><br />"We develop products that are accurate, cost effective and built to the highest standards of quality," said Serhat Pala, COO of Confirm BioSciences.<br /><br />DrugConfirm will be marketed through retailers and distributors listed at <a href="http://www.drugconfirm.com">www.drugconfirm.com</a>. The DrugConfirm Advaced 6 Panel Home Drug Test will be available March 16, 2009, and will sell for under $23.99.<br /><br />About Confirm BioSciences<br /><br />Confirm BioSciences is a provider of diagnostic drugs of abuse and health test kits. The company is privately held and based in San Diego. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.confirmbiosciences.com">www.confirmbiosciences.com</a>.<br /><br />Contact:<br />Janet Russell<br />Confirm Biosciences<br />888-526-6347 ext 703<br />janetr@hairconfirm.com<br /><br />###

Confirm BioSciences Launches At home drug test DrugConfirm

San Diego, CA ( PressReleaseCollection ) March 02, 2009 – Confirm BioSciences , a San Diego based provider of diagnostic drugs of abuse and ...

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