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Governments proposed blanket ban on legal highs postponed amid concerns it is unenforceable
The British Governments proposed blanket ban on legal highs was due to take effect on 6th April 2016. This plan has now been postponed for at least a month amid concerns it… -
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Poppers to be excluded from blanket ban on new psychoactive substances
It has been announced by the Home Office that the sale of Poppers will not be affected by the blanket ban on new psychoactive substances. The ban is due to come into… -
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Randox Testing Services is proud to sponsor the Addaction UK NPS Conference
We are extremely pleased to announce that we are the exclusive sponsors of the Addaction UK NPS conference 2016. We are very much looking forward to lending our expertise to the discussion on legal… -
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Randox: Investing in jobs in NI
Job losses across the UK and Europe seem to be gathering momentum, in Northern Ireland many top companies are going through a struggling phase, a swift blow was dealt to the community… -
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Government Announce New Guidelines on Alcohol Consumption
For the first time in 21 years, the Government has done a full review of the guidelines for alcohol consumption. The guidelines recommend that men and women who drink regularly should drink… -
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Alcohol Firms Attempts to Fight Alcohol Abuse Deemed a Failure
In 2011, the, ‘public health responsibility deal’ was deemed a ground-breaking, public-private partnership that would reduce alcohol problems. The idea behind this deal was that organisations would sign up and commit to… -
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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… -
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The NHS is struggling to cope with the increase in cases related to legal highs
Over recent months the number of call-outs relating to legal highs has risen substantially. In some areas of the UK ambulance services have seen cases triple, but suspect the true figures are… -
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The dangers of so-called legal highs
What exactly are legal highs? Officially described as new psychoactive substances (NPS), a legal high is a mood-altering or stimulant substance whose sale is not banned by current legislation. They are made… -
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Drugs temporarily legal in Republic of Ireland for two days due to legal loophole
The Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday 10th March that part of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977 was unconstitutional and it is therefore not an offence to possess certain drugs. Emergency…
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