Probability of Detection of Drug Users by Random Urinalysis in the U.S. Navy

Abstract

Drug use in the Navy and civilian sector, the source of new Navy personnel, continues to concern Navy managers. The Navy currently conducts a random urinalysis program to deter and detect drug abuse. Navy field commanders, who are responsible for execution of the testing program at their units, have latitude in both the frequency and rate of drug testing. The entire program is governed by strict procedural and legal safeguards. However, no systematic analysis of the sampling program has been undertaken to discover cheaper, more effective alternatives. This paper develops probabilistic models for urinalysis testing. Several observations are made concerning current practice, both with and without gaming. An alternative testing procedure is analyzed. Finally, a number of recommendations are made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA258730

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  • James P. Boyle
  • Theodore J. Thompson

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Detection
  • Drug Abuse
  • Drug Users
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Frequency
  • Military Operations
  • Models
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Personnel
  • Operations Research
  • Probabilistic Models
  • Probability
  • Probability Distributions
  • Random Variables
  • Sampling
  • Statistical Samples
  • Urinalysis

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