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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…Jan 10, 19 -
Complete Drug and Alcohol Testing Solutions
At Randox Testing Services we provide reliable and cost-effective employee testing for a wide range of industries including aviation, maritime, manufacturing and many more. We cater to all business needs and offer…Dec 19, 18 -
RTS Update on the Manchester Incident
RTS Update on the Manchester Incident In January 2017 RTS discovered alleged manipulation of quality data within its laboratory processes in Manchester. The matter was reported immediately to the Police, The Forensic…Dec 6, 18 -
Drink Driving at Christmas time
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 often involve a drink or two. During…Dec 4, 18 -
Randox Testing Services is attending Speedy conference 2018
Randox Testing Services are delighted to announce that we will be attending the Speedy Expo this year! The venue for this conference will be the Liverpool Exhibition Centre. The two-day event will…Oct 31, 18 -
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…May 3, 18 -
Majority of Cannabis in the UK is High Potency Skunk
An analysis of 995 cannabis samples seized by UK police showed that 94% were high potency. This is an increase from previous reports in 2008 (85%) and 2005 (51%). High potency cannabis…Feb 28, 18 -
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…Dec 12, 17 -
Drink Driving Limits UK & Ireland
Strict alcohol limits and drink drive penalties exist to ensure safe driving on the roads. It’s been estimated that between 2010 and 2015 there were 36,900 reported drink drive accidents and 1410…Dec 5, 17 -
Illegal Drugs and E-Cigarettes
With around 2.6 million users across the UK, the popularity of e-cigarettes has increased substantially in recent years. A recent study by public health experts has revealed that an increasing amount of…Oct 22, 17
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