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Long Term Effects of Alcohol
Alcohol is all around us and present at most social gatherings. It’s often seen as harmless and enjoyed by millions around the world. Research found that 48% of adults (16+) in…
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Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2023
Medical Laboratory Professionals week is taking place from 23rd – 29th April 2023. This is an annual celebration to highlight and acknowledge the contribution of medical laboratory professionals and pathologists in…
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Long Term Effects of Drug Use
Drug use across the UK has been increasing with an estimated 1 in 11 adults (aged 16 – 59) taking a drug in the last year, with this figure rising to…
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Did you Know? Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics
Did you know? Alcohol and drug use is a serious problem in the UK, an estimated 29.2 million drink alcohol weekly (Office for National Statistics, 2018) and around 1 in 11…
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What makes a good Drug and Alcohol policy?
Having a drug and alcohol policy in place is essential in improving the health and safety of any workplace. Drug and alcohol abuse increases the possibility of an incident occurring in…
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Drug & Alcohol Amnesty Periods in your organisation
Medical (Drug & Alcohol) amnesty policies have become an increasingly popular theme in the workplace due to the rise in drug and alcohol misuse and the concern for an organisation’s employee health…
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Employee Wellbeing – How Drug & Alcohol policies are there to help
What is workplace wellbeing? Workplace wellbeing relates to all aspects of an employees working life, from the safety and comfort of their physical environment, to how they feel about being at work…
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What is PEth? An introduction to PEth testing
PEth is a highly specific and sensitive modern alcohol testing method for proof of consumption within the previous 4 weeks. Previously a trained phlebotomist was required to collect enough blood for a…
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The Importance of Testing as Staff Return to the Office
The ongoing pandemic continues to impact daily life. COVID-19 has changed how we socialise, work and daily routines. Even with the easing of restrictions, we will all have to live with a… -
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Record level of alcohol deaths recorded during pandemic
Deaths caused by alcohol consumption hit a new high during the first nine months of 2020, new figures for England and Wales show. Between January and September, 5,640 deaths were registered with…
