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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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Significant Drug Seizures in Italy, Albania and Turkey
A major international drug cartel was disbanded by authorities in Albania and Italy in late June. This success has been a part of authorities plans to dismantle one of the main drug -
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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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Point-of-care high quality molecular COVID-19 testing
All In One Molecular Solution Vivalytic consolidates the full molecular workflow into a small benchtop platform, capable of extraction, PCR amplification and detection. Randox multiplex Biochip Technology powers Vivalytic enabling multiple results -
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Randox joins government drive on COVID-19 tests for frontline NHS staff
Randox Laboratories, the parent company of Randox Toxicology, is partnering with the government to develop a new coronavirus testing programme in which NHS staff will be first in line. The new service, which will -
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Hair Drug Testing – Brazil
Nearly 1.25 million people die in road accidents every year, while a further 20-50 million people become injured or disabled. Roughly more than half of all road accidents occur among young adults -
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Half of the worlds consumed cocaine originates from Colombia
Colombia is well known for its cultivation and trafficking of drugs rather than consumption. It is estimated that half of the worlds consumed cocaine originates from Colombia and according to the United Nations office -
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World Cup 2018 – Drug Facts – 12 Argentina
For the first time since 2010, Argentina’s government has released the national drug consumption data. The report by the Argentine anti-narcotic sectariat’s drug observatory was presented by President Mauricio Macri on June
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