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DEA Xylazine Public Safety Alert
The United States Drug Enforcement Authority (DEA) recently published a Public Safety alert about xylazine. Its primary use is as a sedative and analgesic in veterinary medicine for horses, cattle, and other -
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Pregabalin
Pregabalin is an anti-epileptic drug that is primarily used to treat epilepsy, chronic pain and anxiety. Commonly branded under the name Lyrica, Pregabalin is one of the most commonly misused prescription drugs -
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Global Drug Seizure News 2022
Nespresso Delivery On the 2nd of May 2022, workers in a Swiss Nespresso factory had a shock after they noticed a white power among a shipment container full of coffee sacks. Swiss -
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International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Sunday 26th June 2022 marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (World Drug Day). Global recognition of the ongoing issue surrounding drug abuse and smuggling prompted the United Nations -
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Women boycott bars UK wide due to spiking epidemic
In the last few years drink spiking has become an increasing problem. Reportedly in the last two months spiking has been at an all-time high with reportedly around 200 spiking cases in -
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$35.2 Million Worth of Methamphetamine Seized in Texas.
On the 12th of April 2022, US Customs and Border Protection officers at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, Texas discovered almost 800 kg (1,761 lbs) worth of methamphetamine hidden in pink bags. -
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Outline a clear health and safety policy from the start Conduct routine drug testing Provide correct tools and regular equipment inspections Always wear correct protective gear Do not turn up to
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World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Play True Day
Today marks the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) annual Play True Day. Since 2014, WADA, sports organisations, athletes, and sporting fans have all celebrated ‘Play True Day’ as an opportunity to promote clean -
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Opioid Epidemic within the USA Criminal Justice System
The opioid epidemic in the United States has worsened due to Covid-19, with deaths caused by overdose increasing by 28.5% from April 2021. In the US 13.3% of people started or increased -
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Cocaine seizure in Germany breaks European record
Randox Toxicology
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