Teenagers today have priorities, stresses, and pressures that differ vastly from when we were teenagers, and parents are right to worry that their child may become involved with drugs. There are a number of reasons why some teens turn to drugs, like socialising, fitting in, dealing with psychological or emotional pain, experiencing life transitions and … Read more
Quaalude or methaqualone is a hypnotic, sedative drug that rose in popularity during the early 1960s because of its properties as a barbiturate substitute. Quaaludes were initially manufactured to be a sleep aid; it wasn’t long that people – college students and teenagers – became using it recreationally. This increase is attributed to the amount … Read more
One of the most common ways of finding out how much alcohol is in a person’s blood is by measuring their Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a method of analysing how much alcohol is in the blood. This, as opposed to measuring the exact amount of alcohol the person has drank, … Read more
Buprenorphine is a semi-synthetic opioid. The drug is prescribed at low doses as an addiction therapy drug or substitute for an abused drug, such as heroin. For users, it can produce a similar effect to heroin or methadone — feelings such as euphoria and respiratory depression. For individuals that are addicted to opiates, buprenorphine is … Read more
Often the term “drug testing” is used by people when referring to the screening of illegal substances such as ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana, or heroin. However, many people do not realise that a test for tobacco is also available to determine whether or not someone smokes, how much they smoke, and whether or not they are … Read more
Another name for a sedative is a tranquilliser. These drugs are man-made and they are given over the short-term by doctors. They are used to treat ailments such as stress, insomnia, anxiety, or depression. Women in the UK are prescribed these more than men. The most common tranquilliser drugs come from the class of drugs … Read more
A common question from our customers — I have a faint line on a drug test — what does it mean? Have I passed or failed the drug test? How Urine Drug Tests Kits Work Urine drug test kits are an inexpensive and reliable way of screening for the use of drugs of abuse. They … Read more
Hair follicle drug testing has become an increasingly common method for determining if someone has used drugs in the past 90 days. Unlike urine and blood testing, some organisations and law enforcement agencies may require a hair follicle drug test. These tests help employers and decision makers when hiring, determining custody, or proving past drug … Read more
When we use the term ‘drug testing’, we are referring to the detection of drugs, or more correctly ‘the metabolites of drugs’, by way of analysing biological material. With alcohol testing being the exception, drug testing looks for the remaining chemicals known as metabolites, because drugs in the body typically break down very quickly. While … Read more
In the UK, as in many other countries, it is illegal for an individual to drive a vehicle whilst impaired by drugs. In March 2015 a change in the drug driving law was brought in to make it easier for police to stop and prosecute drug drivers. Recent data reveals an alarming trend in drug-driving … Read more