This week brought bad news about ketamine use among young people. Alcohol policy also made news with new label ideas and ad rules being talked about. For employers, the ketamine crisis is a serious workplace safety worry. Ketamine Crisis Hits New Heights The worst story comes from Cheshire. Local councils report being “hit hard” by … Read more
It’s been yet another busy a week in the world of substance policy and workplace safety. Here’s what caught our attention at ZoomTesting HQ. The Big Story: Dangerous Pills Hit UK Festivals Festival season is in full swing, and The Loop found “Dior” MDMA pills at Parklife containing three times the normal dose. This isn’t … Read more
In today’s Zoom Testing Blog post we look at trends within the UK drug testing industry. What’s new and what is changing in the industry? We will also look at how these changes are effecting employers and individuals alike. 1. Drug Testing At Work is More Common As has been reported many times in this … Read more
Monday, May 12, 2025 A new report from the Home Office aims to help local partnerships prepare for the synthetic opioid threat in England. Lincolnshire Police has trained 250 officers to use naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses. The Alcohol Health Alliance is calling for action on the UK’s three biggest preventable killers — … Read more
What Is A Saliva Drug Test A saliva drug test is a simple, non-invasive, and inexpensive way to screen for drugs. Saliva drug tests are becoming more popular as they are easy to use and can be done quickly. They can also be used in the workplace or at home. A saliva drug test is a … Read more
At Zoom Testing, we track key UK drug news each week. This week shows risks in Norfolk where police found cocaine mixed with deadly nitazenes. Scotland also reports more drug deaths. But there’s good news too – free vape kits in Yorkshire helped 75% of smokers quit, up from 64% last year. We share daily … Read more
Tramadol is one of the strongest painkillers which a doctor can prescribe you and is only prescribed if you are experiencing severe pain or discomfort after other painkillers have not yielded the expected results. This medication comes in several forms such as a tablet, pill, or even liquid drops. This drug works by blocking the … Read more
At Zoom Testing, we track key UK drug and alcohol news. This week, councils want more power to limit alcohol sales while officials warn about strong, illegal nicotine pouches in shops. Good news shows Tony Adams helping people beat addiction in Margate and Leeds charity Forward Leeds wiping out hepatitis C in high-risk groups. The … Read more
At Zoom Testing, we track key developments in UK drug and alcohol issues. This week, experts call UK alcohol deaths a “crisis” that needs quick action. Tests found strong opioids in water across many nations. This raises fears the UK might face drug issues like the US. Good news came too – Dutch shops can … Read more
At Zoom Testing, we track key UK drug news weekly. This week shows worries about ketamine. A drug alert warns of fake ketamine with harmful effects in parts of England. One young woman needed a new bladder after using it. One UK city wants ketamine made a Class A drug to fight its use among … Read more