Bath Salts Are Actually Synthetic Cathinones The emerging family of related chemicals known as Bath Salts includes cathinone and a variety of synthetically manufactured chemicals, including mephedrone, MDPV and methylone (M1). These types of chemicals are often referred to as “bath salts”. Use of these chemicals among recreational drug users has grown rapidly these types … Read more
In order to protect public safety, Southampton City Council has agreed on a new policy introducing random drug testing for taxi drivers. During a licensing committee meeting, it was heralded as one of the most decisive steps toward ensuring the safety of passengers and protecting the reputation of taxi services in the city. Key Features … Read more
Rohypnol is the more common name for a drug called flunitrazepam that was invented in 1972 and introduced into the European market by the Roche pharmaceutical company. It belongs to a family of drugs known as benzodiazepines with properties that are similar to those of Valium (diazepam). Rohypnol is a drug that was designed to … Read more
What Is Benzoylecgonine? Benzoylecgonine is the main metabolite of cocaine. Normally a benzoylecgonine drug test kit will be used to detect recent usage of Cocaine. When cocaine enters the body, it is metabolised by the liver into benzoylecgonine and it is this by-product of cocaine that is excreted in urine. Cocaine itself normally leaves the … Read more
Of all the trends, as the festival season cranks up a notch, one in particular has got health experts and partygoers taking a little more thought to it. Dive into a world of festival drug testing to find out why this summer’s MDMA might just pack a little more punch than you bargained for. The … Read more
Workplace drug testing helps companies reduce risks and costs associated with substance abuse among employees. Implementing a robust drug testing programme that utilises accurate multi-panel drug screening kits can improve workplace safety, productivity, staff retention and compliance with regulations. The Hidden Epidemic of Substance Abuse in UK Workplaces Employee drug abuse is an invisible crisis … Read more
There is a lot of discussion now in the UK regarding the drug class of Cannabis, or weed, as it is often called. Is it a Class B drug? Or is it a Class C drug? Furthermore, is weed legal in the UK for personal use? And how much Cannabis can I hold as an … Read more
Alcohol Test Strips are a simple, fast and reliable way of checking to see if a liquid contains alcohol. They were originally invented to test if a person’s saliva contained alcohol. However in recent years, with the increased prevalence of drink spiking, they are now often used to check any liquid to see if it … Read more
For years, the name Temazepam has been floating around on the prescription drug market. A form of benzodiazepine, this drug works to manage chemical reactions in the brain that can help those with sleep problems such as insomnia to get a proper night’s sleep. Benzodiazepines belong to a group of drugs known as depressants. Once … Read more
Alcohol is a legal drug that is used by many of us. Many people enjoy alcohol in a responsible setting, however in some situations it is desirable to restrict or control the use of alcohol. Employee drug testing for alcohol is commonplace nowadays and testing for recent alcohol use with a drug test is not … Read more