A presumptive drugs screen kit is a test used to identify any substance or powder that has been identified as being a possible drug of abuse. This type of kit identifies the residue and gives a clear positive or negative identification of the drug. For example, a publican may find white powder on a table … Read more
A report has suggested that sales of “legal highs” have moved underground following a blanket ban on them in the UK. Even though this ban has caused something of a reduction in people using these drugs, street dealers have now become the primary supply for customers. These drugs, known officially as “new psychoactive substances” or … Read more
There are a number of home drug tests available and figuring out which one is the “right” test to buy and which drugs it tests for can be a bit tricky. The majority of drug kits test from 3 to 5 drugs, however there are some that test up to 13 different drugs and some … Read more
We all know the fact that drugs are seamlessly integrated in our culture. And even if the government tries to stop them, the reality is that they still are available in quite a lot of places. For this reason, there may come an occasions when you need or want to use a home drug test … 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. Despite what retailers and manufacturers may claim, it is difficult to measure how accurate an individual testing kit is. This … Read more
In 2017, England and Wales introduced new Roadside drug tests limits for 17 prescription and illegal drugs. Drug offenders could be caught on the roads by a roadside swab test that was first used in March 2015. In order to prosecute under old laws, Police had to prove that an individual’s driving was impaired as … Read more
The drug known as Spice first shot to national attention in the Spring of 2017. Uploaded videos showed people on the ground in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester or frozen like statues. However, the debilitating impact of the drug was first reported in 2015 when five students from Lancaster University were treated at a hospital after they … Read more
The dark web is known for a lot of shady business, including the increase in illegal drugs being sent out from the Netherlands – one of the largest drug producers in the world – through packages in the post. There has been a sharp increase in the Dutch customs authority seizing packages from the postal … Read more
If you are using cocaine, police can use your fingerprints to tell if you are positive for the drug in just seconds with new forensic tests that scientists in the Netherlands and the UK have developed. Two different chemicals are produced by cocaine users as the drug is metabolised in their body and these chemicals … 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