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Drug & Alcohol Testing News, Resources & Debates, for safeguarding professionals working in the Family Courts
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FAQs about Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law Cases
In family law proceedings, ensuring the safety and well-being of children takes precedence. One critical aspect involves evaluating potential substance misuse by parents or caregiver
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Why doesn’t a client’s declared drug misuse always match up with their hair test results?
Comparing the reported misuse of a drug, including stated frequency, amount and mode of intake with the forensic test results can be useful.
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Increase in alcohol misuse in the North West of England
Head hair alcohol testing works by measuring the biomarkers EtG (Ethyl Glucuronide) and FAEEs (Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters). These alcohol breakdown products (caused by consuming alcohol) are then deposited in the hair via the bloodstream.
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Do people in the UK drink too much alcohol?
While enjoying a drink is a common social activity, concerns have been raised about excessive alcohol consumption.
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Government bans 11 synthetic opioids
Government announces that 11 synthetic opioids are to be made class A drugs. We explore how this affects drug testing and drug-misusers.
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Head hair alcohol testing for child court cases
Head hair alcohol testing works by measuring the biomarkers EtG (Ethyl Glucuronide) and FAEEs (Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters). These alcohol breakdown products (caused by consuming alcohol) are then deposited in the hair via the bloodstream.
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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 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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Why is a court-ordered drug test used in child custody cases?
Why drug testing and medical interpretation can be an important part of a child custody case.
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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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