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The use of DNA, Drug & Alcohol Testing in Medico-Legal cases
Drug and alcohol testing may be required by various professional bodies involved in child custody cases, care proceedings or child protection cases. In cases regarding divorce and children, a dispute may arise…Sep 22, 20 -
Raising awareness of substance misuse in the workplace with training & education
As well as providing a fully managed drug & alcohol testing service, RTS provide a range of training and education services to help inform and educate regarding the issue of drug &…Aug 12, 20 -
Minimum Unit Pricing consultation announced in Northern Ireland
The Health Minister has announced plans to initiate a full consultation on Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland. Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) is when a minimum price for alcohol sets…Jul 31, 20 -
Wales introduce minimum alcohol pricing
From 2nd March, there was a change in the way alcohol is sold in Wales, with the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP). Retailers and any outlets serving alcohol must charge at…Mar 11, 20 -
Northern Ireland drug deaths reach record level
A recent report released by Stormont Executives shows that drug related deaths in Northern Ireland has jumped 40% from 2017. The number of drug-related deaths in Northern Ireland soared to 189 last…Jan 30, 20 -
New report highlights scale & causes of prescription drug dependence in UK
A new report has highlighted the scale and causes of prescription drug prevalence in the UK. In 2017, the minister for public health and primary care commissioned Public Health England (PHE) to…Dec 3, 19 -
Practical steps for dealing with substance misuse in the workplace
What is substance misuse? Substance misuse (or abuse) is defined as the sustained use of any mind-altering substance. This includes legal substances like solvents and alcohol as well as illegal drugs. Through…Nov 14, 19 -
What type of testing meets your workplace drug & alcohol testing requirements?
Implementation of an effective substance misuse policy establishes employer rights to conduct workplace drug and alcohol testing if required. In addition, it ensures adherence to the duty of care of an employer…Oct 9, 19 -
The Importance of a Workplace Substance Misuse Policy
What is a workplace substance misuse policy? Many organisations implement a policy that outlines the expectations they have concerning the misuse of drugs and/or alcohol and how this can affect performance and…Oct 2, 19 -
Addressing Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace
Within any business, companies seek to outline clear methods in which employees should act and behave whilst carrying out their roles. These rules are outlined in company workplace policies. Every business –…Sep 10, 19
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