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Wastewater Analysis of Drug Use in Europe
A recent study has delved into the drug-taking habits of people residing in 88 cities across Europe, spanning 24 countries, including 23 member states of the European Union as well as Turkey.… -
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It’s National Coroner and Medicolegal Death Investigator Week!
With drug-related deaths in the USA continuing to rise, the role of the Medicolegal Death Investigator is increasingly crucial. This article explores the importance of their roles, both in establishing the involvement… -
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Carfentanil Increases 3,400% from 2022 to 2023 in Drug Tests
Carfentanil has been detected in urine drug tests 35 times across 12 states in the USA this year, a large increase from the 1 case detected in 2022, according to a Millennium… -
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The ToxPlex Array: Forensic Use
Forensic Toxicology Forensic toxicology is the analysis of a biological sample to identify and quantify drugs of abuse or toxic substances in a person's system. This helps to indicate and determine their… -
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Xylazine Testing Described as ‘Critical’ by CDC
The importance of regular xylazine testing in post-mortem cases has been highlighted by the CDC in recent a report. The analgesic drug xylazine, is used within the veterinary industry as a sedative.… -
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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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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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