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Our New Xylazine ELISA
Randox Toxicology continue to lead in new test development within the ever-changing drugs of abuse market. Our newly established test for xylazine is the first immunoassay test in the world for this drug -
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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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$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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Randox’s Important Role in COVID-19
In early March, the UK as with many other countries was impacted by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Localised and nationalised restrictions were implemented, changing the way we work, shop, dine and engage -
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Italian Authorities Seize Over $1B Worth of Amphetamines Originating From Syria
Italian police intercepted and seized 14 tons of amphetamines with a street value of approximately $1.15 billion at the Italian port of Salerno in early July. This huge shipment was suspected to -
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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Resurge to Record During the Pandemic
Drug deaths in the USA have risen to a record high in 2019, after falling for the first time for 25 years in 2018. Almost 72,000 people died from drug overdoses in -
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Rise in Lockdown Drug Use Linked to Mental Health Issues
A new survey has been published reporting on the devastating effects that nationwide and global lockdowns have had on people suffering with mental health issues and substance abuse. The survey delves into not -
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International World Drug Day 2020
Today marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2020 on the global calendar, raising awareness for the issues arising from drug use in our society. According to the UNODC World -
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Chicago’s Rising Fentanyl Problem
It is no surprise to anyone in the United States that opioid abuse has been on the rise in recent years, specifically fentanyl. The number of patients being prescribed painkillers has almost
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