Urgent Need for Early Detection in Drug Overdose Cases Highlighted in New Podcast

Episode 49 of QuidelOrtho Science Bytes explores substance use trends, the limits of Narcan, and the evolving challenges facing emergency departments

SAN DIEGO, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In emergency care settings, every second counts. Early drug detection not only improves clinical decision-making, it can be the difference between life and death. But with the rise of counterfeit medications and drug combinations that are more potent and less predictable, emergency departments must adapt faster than ever.

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