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Drug Use In England
The misuse of drugs, including alcohol and other substances can be harmful to your health in both the short term and the long term. In 2016/17 there were 7,545 hospital admissions with…May 3, 18 -
Workplace Case Study | Sugarman Occupational Health Services
Sugarman Occupational Health Services is one of the leading occupational health providers in the UK. A SEQOHS accredited organisation, Sugarman help companies resolve workforce health issues by addressing them professionally through absence…May 2, 18 -
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…May 1, 18 -
The effects of Heroin on the body and brain
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug and its use has repercussions that extend far beyond the individual user. Disruptions in the family, workplace incidents, crime and violence are just some of the…Apr 23, 18 -
The difference between Cannabis Oil, CBD Oil and Hemp Oil
Cannabis Oil, CBD Oil and Hemp Oil are naturally produced from the plant Cannabis Sativa. This article will aim to distinguish between the different variations, and highlights differences in their use, abuse…Apr 16, 18 -
RTS Customer Testimonials: Ireland
At Randox Testing Services (RTS), we pride ourselves on helping our customers improve the health and safety of their working environment. Through providing accurate and reliable testing methods and a range of…Mar 8, 18 -
25,000 Drug Drivers Caught in 3 Years
New figures have revealed that almost 25,000 motorists across England and Wales have tested positive for drug driving. Data from 40 police forces collected between March 2015 – January 2018 revealed that…
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Majority of Cannabis in the UK is High Potency Skunk
An analysis of 995 cannabis samples seized by UK police showed that 94% were high potency. This is an increase from previous reports in 2008 (85%) and 2005 (51%). High potency cannabis…Feb 28, 18 -
Drug Use Across Ireland
Surveys conducted across Ireland both north and south have taken place regarding drug use. Key findings have shown that levels of illegal drug use have risen in the last five years (Journal.ie).…Feb 26, 18 -
Flexible Drug and Alcohol Testing Methods
At Randox Testing Services our complete testing solutions include flexible drug and alcohol testing methods that can be tailored to meet our customer needs. In all aspects of testing we ensure the…Feb 21, 18
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