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Fentanyl Laced Drugs: Where They Come From and How to Avoid Them
As authorities and medical personnel struggle to cope with the growing number of fentanyl-related overdoses in the United States, one recurring issue is the hidden presence of fentanyl in other less-lethal substances. These fentanyl-laced drugs not only pose a significant health threat to individuals who ingest them unknowingly, but they also make it difficult for…
Read MoreIn the News: Hawaii Police Investigates Suspected Fentanyl-Related Overdoses [Video]
S&G Labs of Hawaii opened its doors in 2015 on the Big Island to do drug testing for rehabilitation facilities. It has now become Hawaii’s largest drug testing lab. S&G Labs CEO Dr. Lynn Welch speaks to Kristy Tamashiro at KHON about the seriousness of the current Fentanyl epidemic. Dr. Lynn expresses the importance of…
Read MoreRainbow Fentanyl: The New Street Drug That Parents Need To Know About
It’s no secret that synthetic opioids like fentanyl have gained a troubling amount of popularity amongst drug dealers and their customer base in recent years, rapidly becoming one of the leading causes of overdose-related deaths in the United States. But in 2022, an even more concerning version of this already dangerous substance has slowly risen…
Read MoreNaloxone: What It Is and How it Saves Lives
When it comes to treating a potential opioid overdose, every second that passes increases the risk of long-term side effects and, in severe cases, death. That’s why it’s critical for medical professionals and civilians alike to have access to life-saving medications that can stop an opioid overdose before it reaches the point of no return,…
Read MoreState’s first private lab to test for COVID looks back at pandemic … and ahead to what’s next
S&G Labs of Hawaii opened its doors in 2015 on the Big Island to do drug testing for rehabilitation facilities. When March 2020 came and the pandemic hit, S&G founder and CEO Dr. Lynn Welch was faced with a big decision. “I knew I had the people who could do COVID PCR testing. We had…
Read MoreState expands trusted partners for inter-island, domestic travel program
Trusted travel testing partners are increasing in Hawaii as the air travel industry continues its slow bounce back. The state has added the city’s mobile testing unit at the Honolulu airport as one of the new trusted partners for interisland COVID-19 testing. The mobile lab was originally only available to first responders, and airport and…
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