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Testing for EDDP and Methadone

What is Methadone? Methadone is an oral substitute for heroin and other morphine-like drugs. It is a synthetic opiate that is commonly administered in detoxification programmes to suppress withdrawal symptoms and/or to maintain drug takers who are chronically addicted to heroin. What is EDDP? EDDP is the molecule obtained after the human body has modified … Read more

Understanding the Differences: Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Oils

Understanding the Differences: Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Oils

Clearing the Confusion: Cannabis, CBD, and Hemp Oils Explained Cannabis, CBD oil, and hemp oil – these terms tend to get used interchangeably, leading to confusion about what they are and their legal status. This article will explain the key differences between these three oils derived from the cannabis sativa plant. Cannabis refers to the … Read more

Cannabis Drug Testing FAQ

This Cannabis Drug Testing FAQ should be able to help answer many of the common questions we get asked by our clients. If you feel that an information is missing from this page, or if you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Zoom Testing is a leading supplier of Drug Test … Read more

Understanding Urine Drug Tests for Cannabis

Understanding Urine Drug Tests for Cannabis

Urine drug testing remains the most common method for detecting cannabis use. If you are required to take a urine drug test for cannabis, it is important to understand the process and what the results mean. When taking a urine drug test, you will typically be asked to provide a fresh sample in a collection … Read more

Drug Test Cut-off Levels for Cannabis

Drug Test Cut-off Levels for Cannabis

Cannabis is one of the most commonly screened for substances in UK drug testing. Virtually every pre-employment drug test will screen for cannabis. Today’s cannabis drug tests are accurate and will have a predetermined cut-off. The drug testing cut-off level is one of the most important aspects when it comes to testing for drugs. This … Read more

What are New Psychoactive Substances?

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The world is facing a new, alarming drug problem – New Psychoactive Substances. These drugs are often legal, even if only for a short time. They are produced under various terms you may have heard in the media – “legal highs” , “bath salts” and “plant food” – are just some of them. Because new … Read more

Police Get Tough on Drug Driving on Merseyside

Merseyside Police are taking a zero-tolerance approach to drug driving in an effort to reduce road traffic accidents and keep roads in the region safe. With over 2700 drug drivers arrested in 2023 alone, the force is ramping up efforts to tackle the issue through education and enforcement. The police are concerned by the rise … Read more

Parents Often Not Aware When Kids Vape

Parents Less Aware When Their Kids Vape

A large study carried out by researchers at UC San Francisco discovered that parents typically know, or at least suspect, when their child is smoking, but parents of children who are vaping or using other tobacco products are more likely to be completely unaware. 23,000 participants aged between 12 and 17 years of age were … Read more

Teens Hospitalised After Using Contaminated Vapes

Several teenagers required hospital treatment after using vapes believed to be contaminated with dangerous Class B drugs in the Lancaster area recently. The vapes were used by students at schools and colleges in Lancaster and Morecambe. A number of concerning vaping incidents led to hospitalisations over recent weeks. The contaminated vapes could contain illegal amphetamine … Read more