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New psychoactive substances are proliferating at an unprecedented rate
Cocaine use appears to be increasing in the two largest markets, North America and Europe. The prevalence of use of cocaine among the general population and testing in the workforce suggest an…April 30, 2018 -
The Rise of Drug Abuse in India
A recent study completed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reported an all-time high of 3.6 lakh kg narcotic drugs seized in India in 2017, this was an increase of over 300…April 24, 2018 -
Second Randox Health Grand National a Triumph for both Sport and Sponsor
The sponsor of the Randox Health Grand National says the decision to take on the world’s most famous steeplechase has been one of his best since starting his company in 1982. With…April 17, 2018 -
Midwest Association for Toxicology and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Randox Toxicology’s universally available patented Biochip Array Technology boasts cutting-edge multiplex testing capabilities, providing rapid and accurate drug detection from a single sample. Based on ELISA principles, the biochip is a solid-state device with discrete test sites…April 10, 2018 -
Analytica 2018
A recent wastewater analysis by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction revealed that out of 56 European cities, Germany made up for 50% of the top ten cities for amphetamine use.…April 9, 2018 -
The Generational Change of Drugs of Abuse
In previous years, drug use has been confined to a relatively limited number of drugs that were mostly well known for example, cannabis, cocaine, heroin and LSD. However, across generations, the popularity…April 4, 2018 -
Soaring Drug Related Mental Health Problems
NHS figures have revealed that the number of people in England being taken into hospital for serious mental health problems have soared due to taking drugs. The number has doubled in a…March 27, 2018 -
The most comprehensive ELISAs for routine drugs of abuse testing
ELISA screening methods are increasingly popular within the forensic toxicology industry due to the ease of use, potential automation and their ability to use different matrices including urine, blood and oral fluid. Randox…March 22, 2018 -
Spain’s War with Heroin
Neighbourhoods across Spain recently came together to form the National Network of Cities and Neighbourhoods affected by Narcopisos, which are abandoned buildings used as drug flats. The Guardian reported how the organisation aims to…March 20, 2018 -
Meet us at Menatox
In 2017 it was reported that drug addiction in Oman was on the rise, with drug addicts in the country more than tripling from 2,000 to 6,500 in 6 years. However, due…March 13, 2018
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