CLAAD Names Millennium Laboratories Industry Ambassador

May 16, 2012 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
The not-for-profit Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence (CLAAD) has named San Diego-based Millennium Laboratories Inc. the organization's exclusive representative of the medication monitoring and drug testing industry. Millennium joins a diverse coalition of health care providers, law enforcement, parents, teachers, community organizations, and businesses working together to prevent prescription drug abuse while optimizing patient care.

"Recognizing that prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, I believe Millennium's partnering with CLAAD will help ensure that this issue receives the attention and consideration of our nation's policymakers in a manner that will guarantee that it is addressed as effectively as possible," said Howard Appel, president of Millennium Laboratories. "We welcome the opportunity to join CLAAD in its efforts."

CLAAD is the national leader in identifying and advancing policies to reduce prescription drug abuse. Since 2009, CLAAD's National Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Strategy has cited the value of non-punitive urine drug monitoring in encouraging patients to follow their medication regimens and helping individuals with substance-related disorders access treatment. The Federal Government has adopted some 95 percent of the major policy recommendations CLAAD made in its 2009 and 2010 National Strategy documents.

CLAAD sets its policy priorities by consulting with more than 30 non-profit health and safety organizations as part of the annual National Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Consensus Meeting. To protect the public interest, only a limited number of commercial entities with a proven commitment to CLAAD's mission of reducing prescription drug abuse while improving health care may take part in CLAAD's policy-making activities.

Through delivery of some the fastest, most comprehensive and reliable urine and saliva drug testing results in the industry, backed by expert clinical guidance and dedicated customer service, Millennium supports evidence-based patient evaluation and documentation. The company's dedication to advancing the science and field of pain management includes sponsorship and close affiliations with leading academia, industry organizations and trade associations. Millennium Research Institute, a nonprofit national research center formed in 2010, features a world-class research team that collaborates with universities, researchers, government and industry affiliates to design and execute innovative research and new educational programs and train future scientists and researchers.

Michael Barnes, spokesman for CLAAD, stated, "The value of our policy recommendations lies in the legitimacy of our coalition members. Millennium Laboratories has demonstrated its dedication to improving the public health, so we are pleased to welcome the company as our Ambassador to its industry."

About the Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence
The tax-exempt, not-for-profit Center for Lawful Access and Abuse Deterrence (CLAAD) coordinates a comprehensive national effort to prevent the diversion, misuse, and abuse of prescription medications while ensuring optimal medical care for patients in need. CLAAD enables health professionals, law enforcement, businesses, and government, among many other entities, to share resources and work together to reduce prescription drug abuse, addiction, and overdoses. CLAAD's National Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Strategy has been endorsed by 30 non-profit organizations. Its fifth annual National Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Policy Consensus Meeting will take place on November 27, 2012, in Washington, DC. More information on CLAAD may be accessed online at www.claad.org.

About Millennium Laboratories
Millennium Laboratories (www.millenniumlabs.com) is the leading research-based clinical diagnostic company dedicated to improving the lives of people suffering from pain. The company provides healthcare professionals with scientific data, clinical tools and services that help personalize treatment plans to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety.

The company utilizes leading technology and proprietary methodologies to provide some of the fastest and most reliable medication monitoring and drug detection results via both urine drug testing (UDT) and oral fluid testing. Test results are backed by expert toxicologists, clinical guidance and dedicated customer service.

Millennium's commitment to advancing the science and the field of pain management also includes a strong focus on the advancement of industry research, education and advocacy. Through its association with the Millennium Research Institute, a nonprofit national research center, it quickly has gained respect as a leader in toxicology, pharmacology and pain management research and education, providing healthcare professionals with innovative research to advance the assessment and management of chronic pain.