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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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North East sees spike in ambulance call outs related to NPS
On the 23rd May 2016, the Psychoactive Substances Act came into effect in the UK, which criminalized the production, distribution, sale and supply of NPS (novel psychoactive substances) or, then called ‘legal… -
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Tackling drug use in prisons in light of HMP Bedford report
The standards within HMP Bedford have declined to ‘unacceptable levels’ according to a report from the new chief inspector of prisons. This report looked at a host of issues that were identified… -
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Ongoing issue of alcohol consumption with airline pilots
We previously discussed the story of pilots being arrested in Glasgow airport in suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol. This story caused a sense of alarm in the UK aviation… -
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The dangers of mixing medications
As we enter autumn, and winter / cold and flu season approaches more and more people will start taking medication(s) to fight their symptoms. What people don’t realise is that mixing any… -
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UK Legal Highs market being targeted despite recently enforced blanket ban
The Psychoactive Substances Act came into effect on the May 23rd, which criminalized the production, distribution, sale and supply of the drugs. The legislation was aimed to stop the increasing levels of… -
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Randox Testing Services to present new Evidence MultiSTAT to Criminal Justice Sector
This month Randox Testing Services is delighted to be attending the 2016 Criminal Justice Management Conference. The one day event, held annually at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, will see… -
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Randox Testing Services: Gold sponsor of 2016 IFDAT conference
The 24th-26th August sees the return of the annual International forum for Drug & Alcohol Testing (IFDAT). IFDAT is a non-profit organization with a board including members from Europe, South America, USA…
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Legal high use in prisons getting worse
Novel Psychoactive substances (NPS) or legal highs seem to regularly make the headlines. Whether it’s the legislation change, or a victim sharing their story – NPSs remain topical amongst all parts of… -
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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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