Here at Zoom Testing, we track the news that matters to you. Each week, we share vital updates about drugs and alcohol in the UK. Our daily roundup covers policy shifts, testing news, health research and local projects. We keep things clear and to the point – perfect for busy professionals in healthcare, policy and … Read more
Your pupils are the black dots in the middle of your eyes which allow light to enter. Around the pupil is the iris, which controls the opening of the pupil. Pupil dilation happens when any one of the two muscle groups — iris sphincter or iris dilator becomes activated. Pupils change in size to focus … Read more
The generic antidepressant fluoxetine, better known by the brand name Prozac, helps those who are dealing with clinical depression, however, there are risks associated with taking the drug. Abusing Prozac is fairly common, but experts don’t believe it is an addictive drug. Prozac has a generic brand name of Fluoxetine. This type of drug is … Read more
Detecting cannabis use has never been so easy! The smoke in a cannabis spliff is full of a molecule known as Δ9-THC, and a saliva drug testing kit detects this molecule in the mouth of the cannabis user. When smoking cannabis, the oral cavity is contaminated by the smoke, and this trail can last for … Read more
If you are an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your employees are free of harmful drugs. The use of drugs of abuse may potentially affect work performance and/or safety. Drugs can negatively affect both the body and brain in numerous ways. They will most likely interfere with your suspected employee’s cognitive and physical … Read more
Lloyd’s of London employees and pass-holders faced a significant shift when the institution implemented a strict policy against drinking alcohol during office hours. The 335-year-old institution in London’s financial district was widely regarded as the last bastion of this boozy culture. Besides Lloyd’s 800+ direct employees, Lloyd’s is where insurers and brokers meet to do … Read more
Ex-smokers who use cannabis are more prone to relapse, and existing smokers who smoke cannabis are not as likely to quit. Although using cigarettes continues to be on the decrease, cannabis use is increasing and, disproportionately, Cannabis smokers also use cigarettes. A scientific study by Columbia University and the City University of New York show … Read more
Welcome to this week’s UK Drug Testing Weekly! Big changes are happening in health and safety. Glasgow has opened the UK’s first safe place for drug use. This will help save lives. In the US, drink bottles will soon carry cancer warnings. The UK is thinking about stricter rules for ketamine, and Ireland is cutting … Read more
In recent years, over 500,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses. New research shows this crisis is not as simple as we once thought. UK numbers from 2016-2017 show a big rise in opioid overdoses too. Over ten years, the number of patients coming to hospital for opioid overdoses more than doubled. These numbers were worrying. … Read more
The use of more than one psychoactive drug by an individual that is consumed all at once to enhance the effects or to achieve a particular effect is termed as poly drug use. Drug cocktails are more potent than using a single drug therefore the effects are multiplied to the person taking it. The more … Read more