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Point of care testing for drugs and alcohol
Point of care (POC) testing in a general sense is defined as: ‘Medical diagnostic testing at or near the point of care – that is, at the time and place of patient… -
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Proposed cuts on funding for drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Scotland
Experts are warning a 22% funding cut for drug and alcohol rehabilitation could see deaths rise and a massive increase in the costs to society. Alcohol and Drug Partnerships have been told… -
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The dangers of so-called legal highs
What exactly are legal highs? Officially described as new psychoactive substances (NPS), a legal high is a mood-altering or stimulant substance whose sale is not banned by current legislation. They are made… -
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Combatting Drugs and Alcohol in the Transport Industry
The effects of drugs and alcohol on a driver’s ability are widely documented. There are lots of drink driving campaigns and charities out there that do a very good job of promoting… -
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Drug driving legislation – What you need to know
The new drug driving law came into effect on 2nd March 2015 in England and Wales. The new law now means it is an offence to drive with certain drugs above a… -
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Drugs temporarily legal in Republic of Ireland for two days due to legal loophole
The Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday 10th March that part of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 was unconstitutional and it is therefore not an offence to possess certain drugs. Emergency… -
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Randox Testing Services at the heart of new drug driving laws
Randox Testing Services has been working closely with the UK Home Office and other government agencies to shape a tough new drug driving law and the tests needed to enforce it. The…
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