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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 Use Across Ireland
Surveys conducted across Ireland both north and south have taken place regarding drug use. Key findings have shown that levels of illegal drug use have risen in the last five years (Journal.ie).…Feb 26, 18 -
Flexible Drug and Alcohol Testing Methods
At Randox Testing Services our complete testing solutions include flexible drug and alcohol testing methods that can be tailored to meet our customer needs. In all aspects of testing we ensure the…Feb 21, 18 -
Drug and Alcohol Testing in the Medico-legal Market
Drug and alcohol testing in the medico-legal market may be required by various professional bodies involved in child custody cases, care proceedings or child protection cases. In cases regarding divorce and children,…Feb 7, 18 -
Complete Drug & Alcohol Testing Solutions
If you work in a company with safety-critical roles it is more than likely that you have some sort of workplace drug and alcohol testing policy in place. Even companies without safety-critical…Jan 30, 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 -
Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland backed by UK Supreme Court
A recent ruling by the UK Supreme Court has granted Scotland permission to set a minimum price for alcohol, after years of court challenges blocked the legislation. Despite a pricing plan being…Nov 20, 17 -
Drug Use in Prison Linked to Increase in Violence
In May 2017 we posted an article looking at how UK prisons have been impacted by the availability and devastating impacts of legal high substances; along with the strain that is being…Nov 7, 17 -
Training and Education Services
At Randox Testing Services we believe that employees and employers can benefit from effective training and education programs. We work with companies across a range of different industries to facilitate implementation of…Oct 25, 17
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