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Benzodiazepines, originally made available to the public in 1960 by Hoffman-Laroche, are a class of psychoactive drug used to treat a range of conditions, including insomnia, seizures, muscle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
MDMA has always been a dangerous and unpredictable drug to use. In recent years great strides forward have been made in trying to make sure that using the drug is safe. On-site testing for MDMA has been one such positive move, using MDMA identification Kits. However, researchers are now saying that, even with these safeguards … Read more
In the United Kingdom, over 200 deaths have been linked to ecstasy use within the last 5 years, a relatively low number compared to deaths related to other drugs like cocaine and heroin or even over-the-counter drug related deaths from products like aspirin. According to authorities, the strength of MDMA and Ecstasy tablets is now … Read more
Imagine this scenario: You’re out at a club with friends, grooving to the music, sipping your favourite cocktail. But within an hour, you suddenly feel disoriented, nauseous, your vision blurs. Sadly, drink spiking has become an all too common occurrence these days, leaving victims terrified and violated. Let’s dive into the disturbing reality of spiked … Read more