How you could be getting into your car over the drink drive limit without even knowing it. One in five drivers in the UK have admitted to driving their cars after they’d drunk a lot of alcohol the night before. Drink driving above the legal limit at night is on the decline in this country. … Read more
Law enforcement officials in Mansfield, UK are currently investigating the discovery of hallucinogenic substances in chocolate bars sold on the Mansfield Market on Saturday. A few individuals reported becoming sick after consuming chocolates purchased from a specific stall. Analysis showed that small quantities of psilocin, from magic mushrooms, and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), from cannabis, were present … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, West Yorkshire Police is launching its annual awareness campaign about the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The police aim to carry out extensive enforcement operations on the roads in December, reminding drivers that impaired driving can have fatal consequences. Potential Effects of Impaired Driving Causing … Read more
A French member of parliament, Sandrine Josso, has accused Senator Joël Guerriau of spiking her drink with the illegal drug ecstasy. The alleged incident occurred last week when Guerriau invited Josso to his home to celebrate his recent re-election. Josso claims Guerriau’s behaviour seemed suspicious – he repeatedly encouraged her to drink champagne and turned … Read more
Drug testing is an important tool used for health, safety and security reasons. Traditionally, testing has relied on collecting samples like urine, hair or blood. These days, saliva drug testing offers an easier alternative with many benefits. How Does Oral Fluid Testing Work? Oral fluid comes from mouth glands surrounded by tiny blood vessels. This … Read more
Stimulants are one of the three main categories of drugs. These types of drugs make you feel more alert are often referred to as stimulants. Many drugs fall under this term. A popular legal stimulant is caffeine, which can be found in coffee, tea and chocolate. Illegal stimulants, such as cocaine, are some of the … Read more
Drug testing employees can be controversial, but when done correctly it provides important safety measures for workplaces. Testing helps prevent workplace accidents and protects employees by ensuring a safe working environment. It also enables employers to comply with legislation requiring pre-employment or regular drug testing of staff. Along with these clear benefits, there are less … Read more
Home drug testing kits are tools that can help determine if a person is using drugs. They can check for the presence of dangerous drugs including cannabis, opiates, cocaine, MDMA, amphetamines, and benzodiazepines. Whilst home drug testing is popular among parents of teenagers, it is also used in schools, offices, and business organisations. Compared to … Read more
Officials from the Scottish government are advocating for the legalisation of personal use of drugs. They are asking for the UK government to amend the legislation so that drug users can receive help and treatment as opposed to being charged with a crime. Even though Westminster is solely responsible for drug laws, the Scottish government … Read more
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