Drugs of abuse are generally grouped into three different classifications, based on similarities that those drugs share. However drugs that are in the same group can also be quite different in the way they work. Just to confuse the issue, certain drugs will change their characteristics when used in larger quantities. This means that they … Read more
Teenagers today have priorities, stresses, and pressures that differ vastly from when we were teenagers, and parents are right to worry that their child may become involved with drugs. There are a number of reasons why some teens turn to drugs, like socialising, fitting in, dealing with psychological or emotional pain, experiencing life transitions and … Read more
Benzodiazepines belong to a group of drugs known as depressants. Other drugs that are also depressants include alcohol, cannabis and heroin. The term “depressant” does not necessarily mean that these types of drugs make a person feel depressed. Rather, the term refers to how they affect the central nervous system by slowing down its activity. … Read more
When you hear about people driving under the influence, you tend to think of alcohol first, but the reality is about half of the people tagged with a DUI actually have drugs in their system. This has led to road safety advocates campaigning for drug tests to be administered to all drivers in the event … Read more
Frightening Study Results on the Strength of Cannabis in Europe Over the Past Eleven Years The study mentioned here was carried out by researchers from University of Bath and King’s College London and is the first ever study to monitor the changes and trends in Cannabis in Europe. The frightening discovery was that the potency … Read more
Cocaine surface wipes have become an essential tool in detecting and deterring drug use on various surfaces. They provide a quick and easy way to identify the presence of cocaine, even in small quantities, making them effective in law enforcement investigations, workplace drug testing, and even in personal use. In this article, we will discuss … Read more
In this article, we explore the subject of Benzodiazepines. What kind of drugs are they? Who invented them? And, for how long do Benzodiazepines stay in your system? What are Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are a type of sedative, which means that they enable a slow down of brain and bodily functions. In terms of sedative drugs, … Read more
In this article, we examine the cut-off levels of urine and saliva drug tests for Opiates. What are Opiates? The group of natural and synthetic drugs that have a morphine-like pharmacological action are known as Opiates. Primarily these drugs are designed for pain relief but they can also be abused for recreational purposes. Opiates are … Read more
Drug tests are commonly used in the workplace nowadays and they offer many benefits for an employer. They are often used to check whether employees are using drugs or alcohol while they’re on the job. Drug testing is also viewed as a way to deter drug use, and it can serve as a deterrent to … Read more
Cannabis is easily the most commonly used illegal drug among Britons; 93% of drug users (over 14 million people) have used cannabis. It is often seen as a gateway drug, as it is undoubtedly the drug that most drug users try first. The British Drugs Survey of 2014 found that it was the first illegal … Read more