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Articles about Drug Testing – General

Heroin Abuse and Detection

Heroin is an addictive drug and very quickly abused drug. It is something done from morphine, brought out from the seed of poppy plants or pod. Heroin users don’t realize the actual intensity and true content of the drugs, most of them are at danger of overdose or worst in death. Heroin is commonly injected, [...]

All you need to know about K/2Spice and Synthetic Cannabinoids

What is K2/Spice? K2 or “Spice” is a concoction of herbs and spices that are sprayed with a synthetic compound that mimics the effects of THC. They are originally marketed as herbal incense and are sold in head shops, tobacco shops, online and offline retail outlets, and at gas stations. What are the synthetic compounds [...]

Drug Testing under Parole – Myths & Facts

Drug testing results can make or break your future. This is particularly true if you are an offender under probation or parole. The court usually sets certain conditions that should be strictly followed by an offender under probation or parole including adherence to curfews, non-possession of firearms, employment and non-intake of alcoholic beverages and drugs. [...]

On Site/Mobile Drug Testing: How to Find and Decide On-Site Drug Testing Service Provider

Taking a drug test for whatever purpose is no laughing matter as the result can make or break your personal or professional life. If you are scheduled for drug testing then it is imperative that you know the intricacies involved in the procedure such as the drug retention times, type of drug test and similar [...]

History of Substance Abuse and Drug Abuse Statistics in UK

The use and abuse of illegal drugs is a huge problem around the world, even if stricter and stronger drug abuse policies are being practiced. This rings especially true in the United Kingdom, where a recent report released by St George’s University of London revealed that drug-related deaths have risen by as much as 11.8 [...]

Drug Testing in School in UK – Pros and Cons of Drug Testing Students in High Schools in UK

Many have suggested drug screening and tests be conducted in schools for the welfare of the students and personnel. Since the time of Tony Blair, drug testing in schools have been a much-debated issue along with drug screening in the workplace. The questions always go about the necessity and effectiveness of these drug tests. Whilst [...]

Top 5 Summer Activities to Keep Your Teens Away From Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drug Use

Some of the most common reasons why teens get involved in drugs are peer pressure, emotional and psychological pains, fitting in, socializing, and life transition. But did you know that boredom can also prompt them to experiment on drugs? This is precisely the reason why various anti-drug sectors focus on offering volunteer projects to keep [...]

Legalization of Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has long been a topic of many discussions, from heated debates among lawmakers and government authorities to friendly exchanges of opinions among family members, friends and colleagues. Probably one of the main reasons this is a favorite topic of several discussions is the fact that, until this very day, people are still divided [...]

Why is Hair Alcohol Drug Testing Being Done?

This is perhaps the question you will have in mind when an employer or any other person asks you to undergo hair testing to detect alcohol and drug abuse. Obviously, the main reason would be to prove whether you have been using any of these two substances. But aside from this, there are other reasons [...]

Pros and Cons of Alcohol ETG Testing

Pros: Evades Some of the Issues With Urine Analysis: Often there are issues with altered ethanol levels in a urine sample, which can make the sample invalid for urine testing. These can be caused by evaporation and also by diabetes , which increases the level of glucose and ethanol with it due to yeast naturally [...]