The Atkinson Lewis Blog
Drug & Alcohol Testing News, Resources & Debates, for safeguarding professionals working in the Family Courts
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Extra funding for drug and alcohol treatment over the next couple of years in England
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced that Local authorities across England will get financial support to combat drug and alcohol misuse.
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The negative impact of parents with drug and alcohol problems
The risks that parental drug and alcohol misuse has on children.
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How to test for recreational cannabis misuse
What in the UK is the highest, and also the lowest, testing result levels of which cannabis can be seen as recreational use from results?
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How can a PEth test be used in a child custody case?
This blog examines how different types of alcohol testing, and medical interpretation - can assist in more effective child safeguarding.
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Sample Collection for Drug and Alcohol Testing
Our collectors are friendly in nature, and trained to put clients at ease – which, as you’ll know, counts for more than basic courtesy.
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Can hair testing identify whether someone is a binge drinker?
Hair strand testing can show excess levels of alcohol - but can it show a pattern of drinking?
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How long does a hair drug test go back?
How far can a hair drug test go back?
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Has substance misuse in young people spiked since Covid?
Substance misuse among young people aged 16-25, has increased by 50%, since Covid restrictions ended.
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6 Interesting DNA facts
Our DNA is amazing. And over the years scientists have discovered some fascinating facts.
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Drug and alcohol testing in child custody cases – how does it work?
Why does the family court use drug and alcohol testing in child custody cases? And how do they do this?
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How hair drug testing can be used to identify recreational misuse
With the government looking at legislation to "crack down" on recreational drug use - how can hair testing help to identify types of misusers?
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Why Family Courts Should Use Segmented Hair Drug Testing
As individuals frequently change their pattern of drug misuse, but with a standard hair test only showing a 3 month overview. How can the courts get a fuller picture?
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