Posts by hcoker@dna-worldwide.co.uk
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
A Guide to Opioid Drug Testing
TL;DR - Opioids are synthetic or semi-synthetic drugs mimicking opiate effects, classified as Class A substances (except low-strength codeine, which is Class B) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Unprescribed possession carries up to 7 years imprisonment for Class A and 5 years for Class B.... Read More
A Guide to Methadone Drug Testing
TL;DR - Methadone is a Class A synthetic opioid under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, prescribed for managing heroin addiction but illegal without prescription. Unprescribed possession carries up to 7 years imprisonment and unlimited fines, whilst supply or production can result in life... Read More