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Signs of Drug Misuse and What an Employer Should Do
If you think an employee is misusing drugs, it’s important to look for signs of drug addiction that can help you determine what drug is being used 1. There are several…
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Alcohol Problems in the Workplace
When a manager has their suspicions that one of their employees has been consuming alcohol on the job, they should respond to ensure the safety of the employee, their colleagues and…
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Substance Abuse at Christmas
It should be the most wonderful time of the year, giving family and friends the opportunity to get together and celebrate the holidays. For people who live with addiction, Christmas can…
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Long Term Effects of Drug Misuse
Drug addiction, or substance use disorder, is a disease affecting an individual’s behaviour leading to difficulty in controlling the use of illicit substances 1. Such drugs include cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamine and…
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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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The Dangers of Festive Drinking
Randox Testing Services (RTS) are highlighting the dangers of festive drinking with the increase in alcohol use amongst the UK public over the festive period and warning employees not to feel…
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Headaches and Poppy Seeds – Opiate Detection in Drug Testing
Headaches and Poppy Seeds Headaches and Poppy seeds are both common in every day life, however many don’t know the implications these can have for a drug test. It is possible that…
