A ketamine drug test is used to quickly detect the presence of the drug in urine or saliva. Ketamine As a Drug of Abuse The use of ketamine as a drug of abuse is becoming more common in the UK. In 2014, a national newspaper told us that seizures of ketamine had increased by 45 … Read more
Methamphetamine is a drug that has been taken by drug users worldwide for many years, often with devastating effect on the communities where it’s used. Methamphetamine Drug Testing Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth or crank, is a stimulant drug first used by athletes and students to help raise physical and mental performance. A development of … Read more
Tricyclic Antidepressants – TCAs – are heterocyclic chemical compounds, and are used chiefly as an antidepressant. First discovered in the 1950s, they were almost mainstream by the end of the 50s. Here is a list of things which you will find with TCAs, their power, and everything else! What are they? Prescription drugs, used to … Read more
You’ve heard of fentanyl, the synthetic opioid that’s been wreaking havoc. Well, there’s a new deadly player in town, and it goes by the name of nitazene. This drug is so potent that one tiny dose no bigger than a grain of sand can stop you from breathing entirely. Let me paint you a grim … Read more
The Rise of “Rainbow Fentanyl” – A Deadly Trend? – A Colourful Disguise for a Lethal Drug US drug authorities are warning about a new form of fentanyl hitting the streets, brightly coloured pills and powders known as “rainbow fentanyl.” These eye-catching concoctions mimic the look of sweets or chalk, raising fears they could lure … Read more
The Coked-Up Corridors of Power You won’t believe what reporters at Aftonbladet magazine just uncovered – traces of cocaine all over the party rooms and bathrooms in Sweden’s national parliament building, the Riksdag. Yes, you read that right – the people making laws for the entire country have allegedly been getting high off while on … Read more
Could Your Students Be Vaping THC? As vaping grows increasingly popular, it’s a major concern for educators across the UK. While e-cigarettes are meant for adults only, many students have been caught vaping on school grounds. It’s a problem that most schools are seeing now and it’s not just nicotine vapes that are the issue … Read more
Have you ever wondered if that vape pen or edible you confiscated actually contains cannabis? With SwabTek’s Cannabis Test Kit, it’s easy to find out. This single-use kit allows you to quickly detect cannabinoids like THC and CBD in any kind of sample. Let me walk you through how it works… What’s in the Kit? … Read more
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK, widespread workplace drug testing is not necessary. However, when you have a whopping 31% of the UK population admitting they have used illegal drugs, with 21% saying they still use drugs occasionally, it’s no wonder there’s growing support for drug testing to become compulsory … Read more
Benzodiazepines, originally made available to the public in 1960 by Hoffman-Laroche, are a class of psychoactive drug used to treat a range of conditions, including insomnia, seizures, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal, and anxiety. In 1977, benzodiazepines were the most prescribed medication globally. Benzodiazepines, commonly known as minor tranquilisers, are a relaxant and depressants, typically used … Read more