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The Effects of Heroin
What is Heroin? Heroin is a synthetic derivative of naturally-occurring morphine. Morphine is extracted from the milky white latex (opium) that seeps from incisions made in the ripe poppy seed head. As -
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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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Drug Driving Limits UK & Ireland
On 2nd March 2015 it became an offence in the UK to drive with drugs in your system above specified limits. The section 5A Road Traffic Act requires only the presence of -
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New Drug Driving Legislation enforced in Republic of Ireland
As of today, Gardaí in the Republic of Ireland will be granted permission to test motorists they suspect of driving under the influence of drugs at the roadside. Last December, Irish Government passed -
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The Festive Party Season in Numbers: Drink & Drug Driving
Over the Christmas period many people will take the opportunity to see friends, family and celebrate the year. These celebrations can take many forms, but more often than not involve a drink -
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Combatting Drugs and Alcohol in the Transport Industry
The effects of drugs and alcohol on a driver’s ability are widely documented. There are lots of drink driving campaigns and charities out there that do a very good job of promoting -
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Randox Testing Services at the heart of new drug driving laws
Randox Testing Services has been working closely with the UK Home Office and other government agencies to shape a tough new drug driving law and the tests needed to enforce it. The
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