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Long Term Effects of Drug Misuse
Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a disease affecting an individual’s behaviour leading to difficulty in controlling the use of illicit substances 1. Such drugs include cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and…
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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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Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2023
Medical Laboratory Professionals week is taking place from 23rd – 29th April 2023. This is an annual celebration to highlight and acknowledge the contribution of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists in…
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Long Term Effects of Drug Use
Drug use across the UK has been increasing with an estimated 1 in 11 adults (aged 16 – 59) taking a drug in the last year, with this figure rising to…
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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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Over the counter and prescription medication – potential to abuse?
Over the counter (OTC) drugs are medicines that are sold to the consumer with no need to provide a prescription or advice from medical professionals, whereas prescription drugs require valid proof from… -
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Headaches and Poppy Seeds – Opiate Detection in Drug Testing
Headaches and Poppy Seeds Headaches and Poppy seeds are both common in every day life, however many don’t know the implications these can have for a drug test. It is possible that…
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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…
