Posts by hcoker@dna-worldwide.co.uk
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
TL;DR - GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) is a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (reclassified from Class C in 2022), with possession carrying up to 5 years imprisonment and unlimited fines, whilst supply or production can result in life imprisonment. GHB has legitimate medical uses (... Read More
A Guide to Spice Drug Testing
TL;DR - Spice is a synthetic cannabinoid classified as a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, with possession carrying up to 5 years imprisonment and unlimited fines, whilst production and supply can result in up to 14 years imprisonment. Unlike THC, spice binds more fully to... Read More