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Increased drug testing to take place at UK Summer Festivals
The summer season is about to bring its annual collection of music festivals across the British Isles. For many it’s a chance to relax and unwind for a few days while listening…Jun 20, 17 -
UK Drug Trends: Legal Highs / NPS
It has been 9 months since the Psychoactive Substances Act was enforced, banning all ‘Legal Highs.’ The law was brought in due to the devastating side-effects legal highs have on its users.…Feb 10, 17 -
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…Oct 12, 16 -
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…Sep 7, 16 -
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…Sep 5, 16 -
The impact of Brexit on the maritime industry
As we take stock of our successful attendance at Posidonia 2016 in Athens, another key event comes to the fore which may have a profound impact on the maritime industry both now…Jun 22, 16 -
Legal high ‘Spice’ continuing to cause issues in UK and beyond
The Psychoactive Substances Act which came into effect on May 26th, has outlawed anything that the government believes has a psychoactive effect on the human brain. This legislation has been the result…May 31, 16 -
Efforts to supply legal highs/ NPSs becoming ever more diverse
This week the proposed blanket ban on legal highs/ NPSs comes into effect in the UK. Whilst this legislation proposes a complete ban on psychoactive substances, many believe that it will have…May 25, 16 -
BBC INVESTIGATION: ‘TAKING LEGAL HIGHS IS LIKE PLAYING RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH YOUR LIFE’
A ground-breaking undercover investigation has exposed the deadly world of legal highs, the latest drug craze sweeping the UK and causing devastation to families and communities across the country. An investigative team…Oct 5, 15 -
Resolution – First for Family Law Conference
Randox Testing Services will be attending the Resolution – First for Family Law Conference in Brighton on 17th April 2015. This year’s Resolution conference offers the opportunity to hear from experts across…Apr 15, 15
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