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Minimum alcohol pricing comes into effect in Scotland
Towards the end of 2017, we discussed how Scotland was in the process of trying to implement minimum pricing for alcohol products. A pricing plan had originally been passed back in May… -
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Drink Driving Limits UK & Ireland
Strict alcohol limits and drink drive penalties exist to ensure safe driving on the roads. It’s been estimated that between 2010 and 2015 there were 36,900 reported drink drive accidents and 1410… -
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Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland backed by UK Supreme Court
A recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court has granted Scotland permission to set a minimum price for alcohol, after years of court challenges blocked the legislation. Despite a pricing plan being… -
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Alcohol, Airports & Airlines
Many airlines work hard to ensure the safety of their passengers and cargo by introducing drug and alcohol testing policies. The policies and regulations within the aviation industry are designed to ensure… -
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The Truth About Addiction
What is addiction? Addiction is known as the state of being consumed through the ingestion or practice of a specific substance which results in a psychological or physical habit-forming to an extent… -
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The Effects of Drugs & Alcohol on your Heart Health
The month of February is World Heart Month. The idea behind this is to provide knowledge that will inspire people to make changes that will benefit their well-being. Are you aware of… -
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History of the Breathalyser
This week our focus is on Point of Care (POC) testing, where we will take a detailed look at the different types of testing that is available to the market. Our first… -
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The Festive Party Season in Numbers: Drink & Drug Driving
Over the Christmas period many people will take the opportunity to see friends, family and celebrate the year. These celebrations can take many forms, but more often than not involve a drink… -
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Importance of Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace
Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from the 14th – 20th November, bringing to light issues that occur as a result of alcohol misuse. Alcohol misuse (or any kind of substance abuse) is… -
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Increase in efforts to reduce drink/drug driving abroad
Recently, a number of stories have emerged from around the globe in relation to the efforts to raise awareness of alcohol and reduce the levels of drink/drug driving. Various countries have adapted…
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