It is estimated that between 26 and 36 million people worldwide either abuse or are addicted to opioids and prescription pain relievers. This unprecedented epidemic has directly contributed to a dramatic increase in costs associated with healthcare, abuses of the healthcare system, lost wages, and criminal justice system expenses. In addition to these financial costs, the rising number of prescriptions written and dispensed has solidified drug overdose as the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Over half of these deaths were related to licit prescription pain relievers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone and morphine and illicit opioids such as heroin. Merge Diagnostic Solutions, LLC employs simple and effective oral fluid testing to identify potential abusers and prevent the misuse of prescribed medicine. The confidential testing process will reveal if a patient is taking his or her medication as prescribed, as well as detect the presence of any other prescribed or illegal drugs which could trigger harmful interactions. Based on our test results, clients and medical professionals can make more informed decisions when modifying prescription practices and determining how to achieve a higher level of individualized medical management.