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The Rise of Ketamine Use in the UK and Ireland
The Rise of Ketamine Use in the UK and Ireland In recent years, the UK and Ireland have witnessed a worrying rise in ketamine use, particularly among young people. This blog will… -
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Alcohol Problems in the Workplace
When a manager has their suspicions that one of their employees has been consuming alcohol on the job, they should respond to ensure the safety of the employee, their colleagues and…
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Substance Abuse at Christmas
It should be the most wonderful time of the year, giving family and friends the opportunity to get together and celebrate the holidays. For people who live with addiction, Christmas can…
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Long Term Effects of Alcohol
Alcohol is all around us and present at most social gatherings. It’s often seen as harmless and enjoyed by millions around the world. Research found that 48% of adults (16+) in…
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Did you Know? Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics
Did you know? Alcohol and drug use is a serious problem in the UK, an estimated 29.2 million drink alcohol weekly (Office for National Statistics, 2018) and around 1 in 11…
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The Dangers of Festive Drinking
Randox Testing Services (RTS) are highlighting the dangers of festive drinking with the increase in alcohol use amongst the UK public over the festive period and warning employees not to feel…
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What makes a good Drug and Alcohol policy?
Having a drug and alcohol policy in place is essential in improving the health and safety of any workplace. Drug and alcohol abuse increases the possibility of an incident occurring in…
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Drug & Alcohol Amnesty Periods in your organisation
Medical (Drug & Alcohol) amnesty policies have become an increasingly popular theme in the workplace due to the rise in drug and alcohol misuse and the concern for an organisation’s employee health…
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What is PEth? An introduction to PEth testing
PEth is a highly specific and sensitive modern alcohol testing method for proof of consumption within the previous 4 weeks. Previously a trained phlebotomist was required to collect enough blood for a…
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Record level of alcohol deaths recorded during pandemic
Deaths caused by alcohol consumption hit a new high during the first nine months of 2020, new figures for England and Wales show. Between January and September, 5,640 deaths were registered with…
