Need a drug test in the UK? We’ll help you find the right option fast. You might want a test for yourself, your job, or for legal reasons. Whatever your needs, we’ve made it simple to understand all your choices. You can test at home, visit a lab, or go to a clinic. Each option … Read more
Lloyds Pharmacy is a well known chemist and pharmacy chain that has over 1800 branches all around the country. Although it has a diverse and varied product range, we could not find an own-brand Lloyds Pharmacy drug test when we searched in-store or online. Instead, the company seems to focus on one multi-panel urine drug … Read more
At Zoom Testing, we monitor essential developments in workplace drug and alcohol testing. This week’s report examines Scotland’s innovative prison recovery programmes and new research on youth vaping. We’re tracking how weight-loss medicines might affect alcohol testing and following Claressa Shields’ failed cannabis test. Our daily updates help testing teams and healthcare professionals stay informed … Read more
There are a number of different drug tests available to detect substance abuse. The most common ones are urine drug testing, hair follicle drug testing, and saliva drug testing, but these aren’t the only choices. For comprehensive information about drug testing options available in the UK, you can visit our UK drug testing information hub. … Read more
Random drug testing is becoming more commonplace in British businesses. Employers are well within their rights to drug test staff if they have grounds to suspect substance abuse. A positive drug test result at work is a serious matter. The good news for you though is that, even if you fail a drugs test at … Read more
Synthetic cannabinoids are chemicals that work in a very similar way to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active part of cannabis. They were first researched by John William Huffman, a professor of organic chemistry at Clemson University. In 1985, his students carried out tests on laboratory mice of the first synthetic cannabinoid, JWH-018. Originally designed as a … Read more
Illegal drugs are divided into 3 classes – A, B or C as per the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. These classes are based broadly on the resulting harms to society or user when they are abused. The drug class determines the maximum penalty a user will suffer for an offence that the drug was … Read more
HGV driving is demanding work. Drivers face long hours, long distances, and challenging weather conditions. This is why the industry takes drug testing so seriously – it helps keep both drivers and other road users safe. What the Law Says About Drug Testing The law treats all drivers the same, whether they drive a car … Read more
People often shave their heads or bleach their hair to avoid hair drug tests. When this happens, labs can test body hair or fingernails instead. Labs use nail clippers to take nail samples. They cut just above the fingertip. Nails must be clean, with no nail polish. Some people can’t have nail tests. If you … Read more
Here at Zoom Testing, we track the news that matters for workplace drug and alcohol testing teams. This week brings important findings from Project ADDER’s impact on local drug programmes, plus research showing how new weight-loss medicines might affect alcohol testing results. We’re seeing changes in how organisations handle post-January sobriety campaigns, with Guernsey leading … Read more