Posts by hcoker@dna-worldwide.co.uk
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
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