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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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The Role of Repeat Drug Testing in the Family Court
Repeat hair testing in the family courts serves as a crucial tool in evaluating a parent's suit for custody.
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Unlocking Safer Decisions in Family Courts: The Vital Role of Drug and Alcohol Testing
Drugs present a risk to children, from physical danger to personal neglect. So what can we do in the Family Courts?
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Atkinson Lewis: Your Partner for Reliable Drug and Alcohol Testing in Family Law
Here's why Atkinson Lewis are the ideal choice for drug and alcohol testing in family law cases.
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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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What are the benefits of having a client do a 9-panel hair drug test?
A 9-panel hair test is a type of screening that is carried out on a sample of hair to detect the nine most commonly abused drugs in the UK.
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How Family Court drug testing can be more thorough
Drugs present a risk to children, from physical danger to personal neglect. So what can we do in the Family Courts?
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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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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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