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Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol on the road
Driving is a dangerous activity for all, with factors such as weather conditions and high traffic volumes contributing to increase in road accidents. As a result, road users have a responsibility to![Stricter drug & alcohol provisions for Irish Rail drivers]()
Stricter drug and alcohol provisions for Irish rail drivers
In 2005 the Republic of Ireland adopted the Railway Safety Act. This meant that blood alcohol limits for train drivers were the same as those applying to motorists on the road. Following![policy form the basis of drug & alcohol testing]()
How can a policy form the basis of workplace drug & alcohol testing?
If you work in a company with safety-critical roles it is more than likely that you have some sort of workplace drug and alcohol testing policy in place. Even companies without safety-critical![Drug Use in Scotland]()
Drug Use In Scotland
Misuse of drugs is a significant issue in Scotland which can lead to a variety of social and health problems. In July 2017 the Scottish Government announced a strategy refresh to respond![Drug Use in Wales]()
Drug Use In Wales
The UK has a higher prevalence of drug misuse than any other country in Europe (Health in Wales). This is important because the problem use of illicit or prescription drugs carries many![Drug Use in England]()
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![Case Study - Sugarman]()
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![Minimum alcohol pricing - Scotland]()
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![Effects of heroin on the body & brain]()
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![Cannabis oil, cbd oil & hemp oil]()
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
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