Posts by DNA Legal
How long do drugs and alcohol stay in your system?
The length of time drugs and alcohol can be detected in your system for depends on a range of factors, including the type of test used, how much has been consumed, the strength of the substance, and the frequency of use. There is a range of samples that can be tested for drug and alcohol misuse... Read More
Why DNA tests are important for immigration
Being able to prove a biological relationship with a DNA test is often an essential step in the immigration process. When a person applies to move to the UK in order to join their family members, they must be able to provide proof of a biological relationship between an applicant and a UK... Read More
Alcohol and Your Health
There is a strong link between alcohol consumption and a range of illnesses, including several cancers. The NHS state that ‘regularly drinking more than 14 units a week risks damaging your health’. In order to keep health risks from alcohol to a minimum, it is recommended that you drink no more... Read More
Hair Drug Testing: FAQ
What is hair drug testing? Hair drug testing is an accurate method to establish a person’s history of drug use over a period of time. The test works by looking at metabolites of the drug that are absorbed into the blood and deposited into the hair. What drugs are included in a standard test... Read More
One alcoholic drink a day increases breast cancer risk
A recent report by World Cancer Research Fund has shown that drinking even one glass of alcohol a day can increase the risk of breast cancer. The report involved an analysis of worldwide research on breast cancer, reviewing evidence from 119 studies from all over the world. The studies examined... Read More