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Court-Ordered Alcohol Testing in Child Custody Cases
TL;DR - Court-ordered alcohol testing in child custody cases is required when there's evidence of alcohol misuse through documented incidents, witness testimony, or professional reports. In the UK, 478,000 children live with parents who have alcohol problems. A positive test doesn't... Read More
A Guide to Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin) Drug Testing
TL;DR - Magic mushrooms (psilocybin) are classified as Class A drugs under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, with possession carrying up to 7 years imprisonment and supply resulting in potential life imprisonment. Standard 5 or 10-panel drug tests don't detect psilocybin, requiring specialised... Read More
A Guide to LSD Drug Testing
TL;DR - LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) is a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, with possession carrying up to 7 years imprisonment and unlimited fines, whilst production or supply can result in life imprisonment. Standard 5 or 10-panel drug tests don't detect LSD, requiring... Read More
A Guide to GHB Drug Testing
The ongoing DNA Legal series exploring the legal and personal consequences of drug misuse and drug testing for various substances has already looked at MDMA, ketamine, cocaine, cannabis, and more. Our next segment looks at gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB). GHB has legitimate medical uses prescribed... Read More
A Guide to Spice Drug Testing
This month's edition in the ongoing DNA legal series discusses spice drug testing - specifically, the legal and personal implications of spice drug abuse. We've also covered mephedrone, methadone, MDMA, benzodiazepines, and more. Spice is a synthetic cannabinoid sold illegally on the streets. It... Read More
A Guide to Opioid Drug Testing
This month's edition in the DNA ongoing series about the legal and personal implications of drug abuse focuses on opioid drug testing. Some of our most recent articles focused on MDMA, ketamine, cannabis, cocaine, and tramadol misuse. Opioids are controlled drugs typically prescribed to treat... Read More
A Guide to Methadone Drug Testing
This part of the DNA Legal series will assess the legal consequences of drug abuse and court-ordered drug testing. Earlier articles have covered tests for misuse of tramadol, benzodiazepine, and amphetamine as well as their legal implications. Methadone is a synthetic opioid analgesic used in... Read More
A Guide to MDMA Drug Testing
TL;DR - MDMA (ecstasy/molly) is a Class A substance under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, with possession carrying up to 7 years imprisonment and unlimited fines, whilst supply and production can result in life imprisonment. MDMA is detectable through various testing methods with differing... Read More
A Guide to Anabolic Steroids Drug Testing
TL;DR - Anabolic steroids are Class C substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, with illegal possession carrying up to 2 years imprisonment and production/distribution resulting in up to 14 years plus unlimited fines. Standard at-home drug tests typically don't detect steroids, requiring... Read More
The Impact of Abusing Prescription Painkillers
A report by NHS England in March 2023 revealed opioid prescriptions have reduced by 450,000 in under four years. The article credits GPs and pharmacists who have cracked down on prescribing prescription pain relief when there are alternatives. Within the same report, NHS England introduced a new... Read More
A Guide to Benzodiazepines Drug Testing
Our DNA Legal ongoing series aims to explore the legal implications of drug misuse. We've published articles relating to amphetamines, ketamine, cannabis, cocaine, and tramadol misuse. They're prescribed medications to treat anxiety, panic disorders, and insomnia. Production, supply, and... Read More
Is someone a High, Medium or Low Drug User?
A common question the team receives is if a donor is a high, medium or low user of a particular drug. This article aims to explain what these levels mean and what they don’t mean. What are low, medium and high levels? At DNA Legal, in line with industry-determined practice, we perform a... Read More