An exclusive report by The Guardian newspaper has alleged that JCB, one of the UK’s largest equipment makers, is investigating substance abuse among its workforce. The company, known for its iconic yellow diggers and other heavy machinery, is reported to have brought in sniffer dogs and fired multiple employees at its UK factories in recent … Read more
The holiday season brings joy to many but can trigger those struggling with addiction. With plentiful parties and increased stress, people in recovery face tempting situations. Understanding triggers and getting support provides the best chance for staying sober. The average Brit drinks almost 10 times more over the holidays – up to 26 units daily … Read more
With over 2 million workers employed across 289,000 companies, the UK’s construction industry is a vital sector of the economy. However, building sites also pose serious safety risks that can be exacerbated by drug and alcohol use. This article examines the growing calls for comprehensive drug testing programmes to cover all UK construction workers. The … Read more
Scotland is battling a new wave of extremely potent synthetic opioid drugs linked to multiple deaths in recent months. Health authorities have detected various potent varieties of nitazenes circulating in street drug supplies across Scotland since early 2023. These little-known synthetic opioids were originally created as experimental painkillers but never approved for medical use. Despite … Read more
Spiking Crackdown: The Government’s New Plans to Tackle Drink Spiking The UK government has announced a package of measures aimed at cracking down on drink and needle spiking in nightlife venues across England and Wales. The plans come amid growing public concern over spiking incidents and calls for more action to tackle what Home Secretary … Read more
Magic mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular in England and Wales, with around 260,000 people aged 16-59 having taken them in the last year. That’s a rise of over 100,000 from 2020. This blog post explores the reasons behind this trend and what effects magic mushrooms can have. Magic Mushrooms: A Rising Trend New figures from … Read more
When it comes to drug screening, tobacco use is very often evaluated with a nicotine/cotinine test. The Dangers Of Tobacco Products Prolonged use of tobacco products can lead to increased risk of developing several diseases like Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, lung cancer, stroke and respiratory tract infections, or even worsen blood clotting … Read more
The hotel and hospitality industry is big business. In the UK alone we have over 45,000 hotels which contain over 700,000 rooms. All the major hotel brands are represented in this country. Premier Inn is the biggest, with nearly 70,000 hotel rooms. Other names that you will recognise include Best Western, Britannia, Hilton, Holiday Inn, … Read more
The UK government has announced a ban on 20 dangerous opioids and drugs, which will see them classified as Class A substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. 15 new synthetic opioids will become Class As, along with 5 other substances. Possession of Class A drugs carries a maximum prison sentence of 7 years, … Read more
A growing number of schools and councils across the UK are sounding alarms over an increase in students vaping illegal substances like cannabis. These vaping devices are being repurposed to inhale tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive component in cannabis. Several concerning incidents have already occurred where students have been rushed to the hospital after using … Read more