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Over the counter and prescription medication – potential to abuse?
Over the counter (OTC) drugs are medicines that are sold to the consumer with no need to provide a prescription or advice from medical professionals, whereas prescription drugs require valid proof from…Aug 10, 22 -
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…
Jul 11, 22 -
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…
Jun 6, 22 -
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…
May 11, 22 -
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…
Jan 17, 22 -
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…Apr 29, 21 -
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…Feb 12, 21 -
Importance of testing in uncertain times
The ongoing pandemic has had a dramatic impact daily life. COVID-19 has changed how we socialise, work and go about our daily routines. With continuing restrictions, how we live will continue to…Jan 18, 21 -
Alcohol Testing: Complete solutions for any setting
At Randox Testing Services we offer a range of modern alcohol testing solutions to meet your requirements, whatever the application. To support your workplace drug and alcohol policy, we offer instant results…Dec 14, 20 -
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing: How Randox Testing Services can help
With the widespread availability of drugs and alcohol, there is an increased risk of substance abuse in the workplace leading to huge ramifications for a business and its employees. Jeopardising the safety…Nov 24, 20
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