Blackburn Monitoring offers accessible, affordable drug and alcohol testing for individuals in recovery, families, employers and healthcare professionals.
How testing works
- Testing frequency is set case by case, based on history, treatment goals, legal requirements and safety
- Clients get an electronic notice when it is time to test at our Los Angeles location
- Tests include a 12-panel instant urine test, a breathalyzer and an EtG test, which detects alcohol use within about 72 hours. Saliva tests are available on request
- Positive results can be confirmed through our partner laboratories
- Results can be shared in real time with the appropriate people
Our standards
Our staff are experienced in mental health and substance use. We balance effective monitoring with respect for each person’s privacy and dignity.
For testing schedules and services, visit blackburnmonitoring.com.
Who monitoring is for
Drug and alcohol monitoring provides accountability and peace of mind. It is often used by:
- People in early recovery who want structure after leaving treatment or sober living
- Families who want objective reassurance about a loved one’s progress
- Employers with return-to-work or workplace testing needs
- Healthcare and other licensed professionals in monitoring programs
- Clients with court or legal testing requirements
Aftercare: the step after treatment
The months after treatment or sober living are when many people are most vulnerable to relapse. Aftercare keeps support in place during that transition. Regular testing, combined with ongoing check-ins and connection to our mentoring and case management teams, helps clients stay accountable while they build independence.
Testing is never meant to be punitive. Honest results give clients, families and providers the information they need to adjust the plan early, before a slip becomes a setback.
Related support
Monitoring works hand in hand with:
- Sober living for structured, supportive housing
- Case management to coordinate the full plan
- Mentoring for daily accountability and life skills
- Sober apartments for independent, month-to-month sober housing with weekly random testing
- West LA meeting guide for AA, NA, Al-Anon and free resources on the Westside
Monitoring and testing questions
What is an EtG test?
An EtG test detects ethyl glucuronide, a byproduct of alcohol, and can show alcohol use within about the past 72 hours, much longer than a breathalyzer.
What types of drug and alcohol tests do you offer?
We offer a 12-panel instant urine test, a breathalyzer and an EtG test. Saliva tests are available on request, and positive results can be confirmed through our partner laboratories.
How often will I be tested?
Testing frequency is set case by case, based on history, treatment goals, legal requirements and safety. Clients get an electronic notice when it is time to test.
Who can see my results?
Results are shared only with the appropriate people, such as family, providers or an employer, and can be shared in real time when needed.
Where is testing done?
Testing takes place at our Los Angeles location. For schedules and services, visit blackburnmonitoring.com.
Talk with our team
Call (888) 305-5422 or email info@blackburnrecoveryservices.com to talk with our team.