At Zoom Testing, we monitor essential developments in workplace drug and alcohol testing. This week’s report examines Scotland’s innovative prison recovery programmes and new research on youth vaping. We’re tracking how weight-loss medicines might affect alcohol testing and following Claressa Shields’ failed cannabis test. Our daily updates help testing teams and healthcare professionals stay informed about UK policies and research findings. From police successes to drug prevention strategies, we bring you the updates that matter for your testing programme.
Monday, February 17, 2025
Two helpful changes are coming to Scotland for drug treatment. The Scottish Prison Service is helping inmates support others through recovery programmes. Health experts are also planning special centres where medical staff can monitor drug use.
Research finds that people are more likely to stop smoking when they understand how vaping works. In local news, police dog Polly showed her skills at a Devon railway station by finding hidden drugs.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The UK plans to study how vaping affects young people over the next 10 years. This new research will track health changes over time. When young people learn that vaping is safer than smoking, they are more likely to quit cigarettes. Sadly, alcohol deaths in Glasgow have reached new highs for the fourth year running.
Health experts say that talking about healthy habits helps people drink less and quit smoking. In a shocking case, police found a rental company was letting criminals turn homes into drug farms across the UK.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Public Health Scotland has released findings from a major survey about local drug death prevention efforts. The study shows how partnerships between national and local teams are working to save lives. In related news, the UK government is teaming up with social media stars to fight youth vaping after seeing a jump in teens trying e-cigarettes.
A new report from ASH shows that putting £97 million more into helping people quit smoking could save £894 million by 2030. In an unusual story, a local teacher has picked up 300 nitrous oxide cans from area roads since December, helping clean up the community while raising awareness about drug litter.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
UK health officials want to learn more about how vaping affects young people’s health. They just launched a major 10-year study to track the effects. Recent research shows that young people quit smoking more often when they know vaping is less harmful. Meanwhile, Glasgow’s alcohol deaths have hit a new high for the fourth year in a row.
Two brothers who stole £1.3m worth of cocaine must now pay back £80,000 or spend more time in jail. In better news, small charities will get help from a new matching funds program
Friday, February 21, 2025
A new plan helps people in Scottish jails beat drug and alcohol use. At Low Moss Prison, small groups meet to help each other stay off drugs. More people quit smoking when they learn vaping is safer. Scotland wants to add more places to help people who use drugs.
Estonia’s rules have cut down on heavy drinking. Boxer Claressa Shields failed a drug test for pot after her win. To make drug use safer, a new plan in Canada asks people to get their daily medicine at drug stores.
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