At Zoom Testing, we bring you the latest UK drug news each week. This week brings mixed news as Scotland faces a rise in drug deaths from new strong mixes in heroin. On the plus side, the NHS will spend £532 million to train staff who help with drug and drink issues. Our updates this … Read more
At Zoom Testing, we track key news in UK drug and alcohol testing. This week shows good news from Scotland with drug deaths down by 11% and a new rehab center with 27 beds now open. We also note Wales has hit a record high for drink deaths. Tests found that many “nicotine-free” vapes do … Read more
The National Crime Agency is warning British festival-goers about a drug that has been related to over 100 deaths worldwide. The ecstasy-like substance is being produced in China and authorities fear that it continues to circulate in the UK. A worldwide ban on the drug has been ordered by the United Nations (UN). However Chinese … Read more
Boots is one of the biggest health retailers in the UK. The company has over 2,500 shops in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It’s shops vary is size from small pharmacies to big health and beauty stores. You can buy all sorts of home health tests in their many shops. So we went searching for … Read more
Kids are always a worry to parents and as they get older, those worries only seem to increase. A big worry for parents is the concern that their child might be experimenting with drugs. This is a big subject and we need to point out straight away – most young people don’t take drugs. In … Read more
Drug and alcohol tests are becoming more and more important in the workplace and this kind of testing is nowadays a huge part of health screening for people applying for a job. One of the reasons for this situation is the fact that drug use in the UK is still increasing and even occasional use … Read more
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