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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

Jul 11, 22

Drug Abuse, Featured, Psychoactive Substances, Uncategorized
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

Jun 6, 22

Alcohol, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Drug Abuse, Workplace
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing: How Randox Testing Services can help

With the widespread availability of drugs and alcohol, there is an increased risk of substance abuse in the workplace leading to huge ramifications for a business and its employees. Jeopardising the safety

Nov 24, 20

Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Training & Education, Workplace
Northern Ireland drug deaths reach record level

A recent report released by Stormont Executives shows that drug related deaths in Northern Ireland has jumped 40% from 2017. The number of drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland soared to 189 last

Jan 30, 20

Drug Abuse, Ireland
Practical steps for dealing with substance misuse in the workplace

What is substance misuse? Substance misuse (or abuse) is defined as the sustained use of any mind-altering substance. This includes legal substances like solvents and alcohol as well as illegal drugs. Through

Nov 14, 19

Alcohol, Drug Abuse, UK, Workplace
Addressing Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace

Within any business, companies seek to outline clear methods in which employees should act and behave whilst carrying out their roles. These rules are outlined in company workplace policies. Every business –

Sep 10, 19

Alcohol, Drug Abuse, News, Workplace
The Effects of Cocaine

What is Cocaine? Cocaine is one of the oldest and most potent of the naturally-occurring central nervous system stimulants known. It is a natural extract of the Coca plant (Erythroxylon coca) and

Sep 4, 19

Drug Abuse, Workplace
Highest drug death rate in EU recorded in Scotland

A recent report has revealed that Scotland has recorded the highest drug death rate in the EU, with a 27% increase than the previous year. The statistics published by National Records of

Jul 26, 19

Drug Abuse, Statistics, UK
Q & A with RTS: All things Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing

At Randox Testing Services, we are always trying to think of new ways to get the message across the positive impact workplace drug & alcohol testing can have on an organisation. So,

Jun 7, 19

Alcohol, Drug Abuse, Workplace
Benefits of Implementing a Workplace Testing Programme

Workplace drug & alcohol testing is, for many companies, a contentious issue. Some see it as a method in protecting the safety of their employees, enabling them to carry out their daily

May 21, 19

Drug Abuse, Policy, UK, Workplace