What Is Ecstasy? Ecstasy first came to prominence in the late 80s and early 90’s as a designer drug linked to the dance music scene. Clubbers took the drug to feel happy, awake, energised and to be able to dance for hours. The drug is both a stimulant and psychedelic. Enhanced enjoyment of tactile experiences, … Read more
Substance abuse continues to be a major issue impacting workplaces and society. Drug and alcohol testing is often implemented by organisations to detect illicit substance use. There are several common methods used for testing, each with their own advantages and ideal detection windows. Blood Testing Blood testing is considered one of the best ways to … Read more
Random drug testing is becoming more commonplace in British businesses. Employers are well within their rights to drug test staff if they have grounds to suspect substance abuse. A positive drug test result at work is a serious matter. The good news for you though is that, even if you fail a drugs test at … Read more
Cannabis edibles are food products infused with tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive ingredient of cannabis. Otherwise known as THC. These edible might be baked goods, sweets, and chocolates, or lozenges; sometimes they may even be beverages. They might look innocent but contain a banned substance that alters the state of mind. If you choose to indulge in … Read more
The Truth About Legal Highs – Zoom Testing Most young people will have learned the term “legal highs” from friends, or possibly while at school, or maybe even in the media. In reality, there is great deal of information out there in regards to “legal highs” but the real question is, what are they and … Read more
It is extremely important to understand drug testing cut-off levels when considering the results from drug testing. The cut-off level is a breakpoint or threshold that has been predetermined, which is the measurement that will determine if a drug test has a positive or negative result. This resulting measurement is expressed as a concentration of … 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
Ketamine is one of the commonly abused drugs in the country. Medically, it is used as a powerful, general anaesthetic. Normally, the effects of ketamine last for a short time. However, during this time, the drug causes paralysis to the muscles and total loss of feeling. People that normally abuse ketamine do so because: The … Read more
The Sneaky Chemical Cocktail You Never Ordered Ever mixed cocaine and alcohol on a wild night out? If so, you sleezily became a bartender of a dangerous chemical concoction that is in your body. Yes, say hello to cocaethylene – the party crasher in your bash who overstates their welcome and leaves a mess behind. … Read more
Wymondham College, one of the finest state secondary schools in Norfolk, is going to make a major change. They are introducing a new policy wherein they will start drug testing their students. According to the school administration, they are reacting to the “growing national concern” that young people are getting access to illegal drugs. The … Read more