Some of the most addictive drugs being used in the UK today are not illegal. In fact, getting hold of them can be as simple as calling in at your nearest supermarket, petrol station or pharmacy! Some of the drugs can be quite beneficial and when used correctly, under a doctor’s supervision, they can also … Read more
Spice (alternatively known as K2, K3 or Synthetic Cannabis) is a drug that has risen in popularity with recreational drug users in the UK in recent years. Once marketed as a legal high, the drug has been illegal to possess or distribute in the UK since December 2009. Spice is now classified as a Type … Read more
In many countries, meth brings fear. It hurts lives. Yet few Brits use it. Let’s see why. In 2011, a million people used meth in the US. Czech lands see more meth than heroin use. One in each hundred takes it in New Zealand and Australia. Britain tells a different tale. Just 17,000 Brits tried … Read more
Cocaethylene is a very toxic chemical that is left in the liver when cocaine and alcohol are mixed together. Not many people outside of the pharmacological world are familiar with this term, and even fewer know its life-threatening properties. Its side effects were first discovered in 1979 and today it has a devastating impact on … Read more
Many people misuse drugs that doctors give them. In the UK, this has become a big worry for doctors and families. The most often misused drugs are opioids, sleeping pills, and stimulants. Let’s look at what these drugs do, why they can be risky, and how to spot if someone needs help. Pain Pills (Opioids) … Read more
Zoom Testing brings you drug and alcohol news from the UK. We share the top stories each week. You get daily news on testing, health, and local work. Each update is quick and easy to read – great for busy health staff and care teams. We tell you about new rules and local plans in … Read more
Many workplaces now use drug tests, which offer several benefits for employers. These tests check if employees are using drugs or alcohol at work. Drug testing also helps prevent drug use and discourages people with drug dependencies from applying for jobs. While there are many types of drug tests available, employers need ones that are … Read more
Drug testing in UK workplaces isn’t as common as you might think. While standard practice in some sectors, it’s still rare in many UK jobs. Latest figures show only about 1 in 4 employers test for drugs – far less than in countries like the USA. But things are changing. More UK companies now test … Read more
A question we are always asked at Zoom Testing is “How accurate are your cannabis drug tests?” We get asked this question quite regularly by people in all sorts of situations. A common scenario is that a person is scheduled for a drug test at work. For one reason or another, they have been using … Read more
What Is A Saliva Drug Test Used For? Saliva drug testing is proving to be a very efficient and non-intrusive way for people to be tested for recent drug abuse. Saliva testing takes a small amount of oral fluid from someone’s mouth and tests for use of illegal drugs such as heroin, cocaine, cannabis or … Read more