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Drug & Alcohol Testing News, Resources & Debates, for safeguarding professionals working in the Family Courts
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Head hair alcohol testing for child court cases
Head hair alcohol testing works by measuring the biomarkers EtG (Ethyl Glucuronide) and FAEEs (Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters). These alcohol breakdown products (caused by consuming alcohol) are then deposited in the hair via the bloodstream.
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How to test for recreational cannabis misuse
What in the UK is the highest, and also the lowest, testing result levels of which cannabis can be seen as recreational use from results?
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How long does a hair drug test go back?
How far can a hair drug test go back?
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6 Interesting DNA facts
Our DNA is amazing. And over the years scientists have discovered some fascinating facts.
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Why Family Courts Should Use Segmented Hair Drug Testing
As individuals frequently change their pattern of drug misuse, but with a standard hair test only showing a 3 month overview. How can the courts get a fuller picture?
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Does the mother need to take part in a paternity DNA test?
The mother knows she's the mother - so, why do we recommend testing her in a DNA paternity case?
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Does CBD oil show up on a drug test?
As the use of legal CBD oil skyrockets in the UK - how do we differentiate between CBD oil use and illegal cannabis misuse, when hair drug testing?
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Our 9 Panel Drug Test Has Changed
We wanted to inform you that a small change has been made to the 9 panel drug test we offer. The drug Mephedrone has been replaced with the drug Ketamine.
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What happens if a parent cancels an appointment or declines a Court ordered drugs test?
Parents sometimes decline court ordered drugs tests, thus leading the courts to assume their substance misuse patterns. So, how do our sample collectors get parents to cooperate?
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With less support during the pandemic – are parents struggling to control their addictions?
With an increasing number of parents “self-medicating” during the pandemic, coupled with less substance misuse support – how will family courts cope with the immense backlog of child protection cases?
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How much alcohol is too much?
Every government and expert body has its own definition of “excessive drinking” – so how can we expect Family Courts to understand the risk to a child? This is where medical interpretation comes in...
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Why diverted prescription drugs are escaping lab detection
The black market for prescription drugs presents a risk to children, from physical danger to personal neglect. So what can we do in the Family Courts?
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