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New figures show increase in use of Fentanyl across UK
In the past couple of weeks, a number of government departments have released publications in direct relation to drug use and drug related deaths, and they make for alarming reading. The National…Sep 28, 17 -
UK Prisons: Spice addiction twice as likely upon release
According to the 2017 World Drug Report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 106 countries reported the emergence of 739 difference psychoactive substances between 2009 and 2016. The market…Sep 15, 17 -
Increased drug testing to take place at UK Summer Festivals
The summer season is about to bring its annual collection of music festivals across the British Isles. For many it’s a chance to relax and unwind for a few days while listening…Jun 20, 17 -
NPS / Legal Highs: One Year On
The Psychoactive Substances Act is officially one year old. The legislation was introduced to reduce the impact that NPS were having on society in the UK, and try to limit the dangerous effects…May 26, 17 -
The Impact of Psychoactive Substances on UK Prisons
Recently our focus has been on the one year anniversary of The Psychoactive Substances Act. While much of the attention has focused on the impact these have on the general public, there has…May 24, 17 -
Global healthcare provider Randox Health becomes Official Partner of the Grand National Festival from 2017
Global innovative healthcare company, Randox Health, will become the new Official Partner of the world’s greatest race, the Grand National, and the three-day Grand National Festival staged at Aintree Racecourse, in a…Mar 14, 17 -
UK Legal Highs market being targeted despite recently enforced blanket ban
The Psychoactive Substances Act came into effect on the May 23rd, which criminalized the production, distribution, sale and supply of the drugs. The legislation was aimed to stop the increasing levels of…Sep 7, 16 -
Legal high use in prisons getting worse
Novel Psychoactive substances (NPS) or legal highs seem to regularly make the headlines. Whether it’s the legislation change, or a victim sharing their story – NPSs remain topical amongst all parts of…Aug 3, 16 -
Temporary legal highs amnesty introduced in Manchester
Many different Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) / legal highs that where once Lawful to purchase and take in the UK have now been named illegal. Back in May 2016 the Psychoactive Substances…Jul 19, 16 -
Concerns in construction industry over effects of drugs and alcohol
A recent survey by the Considerate Construction Scheme (CCS) has revealed that the majority of UK construction industry workers are concerned about how drugs and alcohol effect their workforces. The survey included…Jul 5, 16
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