Workplace drug testing is becoming more and more commonplace in the UK. In October 2014, the BBC reported that the amount of companies asking staff to take a drugs test had increased significantly over the last four years. That was ten years ago, yet the trend still continues. So, why is this? Who’s Being Tested? … Read more
They are referred to as “spice zombies” in the British tabloids. Users having “fake weed” overdoses are making the headlines in the US. Elsewhere, users are taking “legal highs” too far. Users are rushed to the emergency after they have collapsed or have fallen into a stupor. The numbers usually have a sharp upturn for … Read more
After Cannabis, Cocaine is the most widely-used recreational drug in the UK. Pre-employment drug testing is becoming more and more commonplace nowadays and cocaine is a drug that will almost certainly be screened for by any employer. The most common type of pre-employment drug test is a urine drug test. A urine drug test for … Read more
Amphetamines, also referred to as “speed” or “uppers,” have a history that spans many years and is quite complex. These psychoactive substances were initially created by Romanian chemist Lazăr Edeleanu in the late 19th century; however, their effects weren’t fully comprehended until the early 20th century. Initially crafted for medical purposes, amphetamines were eventually recognised … 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
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
We are pleased to offer to three kinds of disposable, one-time-use alcohol tests that determine blood alcohol content (BAC) for you. Choose from a breath alcohol test, a saliva alcohol test or a urine alcohol test. Breath Alcohol Test Our breath alcohol test allows for 0.02 percent BAC testing or 0.08 percent BAC testing. These … Read more
In our experience of workplace drug testing, the most abused drug we come across is a legal one that is available without prescription. It also poses the highest health and safety risk. That drug is alcohol. In the UK, alcohol has been the most commonly abused drug for some time. It is also the single … 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
When it comes to cocaine drug testing kits, one very important consideration is the drug testing cut-off level. This is the level, the pre-determined threshold or breakpoint, which determines whether a drug test is positive or negative. Drug concentration is expressed in nanograms (ng) per millilitres (mL), commonly abbreviated as ng/mL. A nanogram is a … Read more