£84m worth of cannabis seized by West Midlands Police throughout 2021
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2y ago
An incredible £84 million worth of cannabis was seized by West Midlands Police in 2021, with the biggest find being made in Walsall. The figure has been released as police say they are continuing to crack down on organised crime gangs that operate cannabis farms in the region.   Police added that many of the […] The post £84m worth of cannabis seized by West Midlands Police throughout 2021 appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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New study finds that ketamine and psychological therapy could help people being treated for alcoholism
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
A low dose of ketamine could be used alongside psychological therapy to help reduce alcohol relapse, according to a new study. The research, led by the University of Exeter and funded by the Medical Research Council, is the first of its kind with clinical trials producing “extremely encouraging” results. A report on the findings has […] The post New study finds that ketamine and psychological therapy could help people being treated for alcoholism appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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Doctor’s TikTok video lifts the lid on how twins can have different dads
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
A Canadian doctor has taken to TikTok to educate users on the rare instances where sets of twins are born to different fathers. Dr Michael Narvey, a newborn intensive care specialist from Winnipeg, Canada, addressed followers on his channel, providing a simple explanation as to how this ‘exceedingly rare event’ can happen. An unusual occurrence […] The post Doctor’s TikTok video lifts the lid on how twins can have different dads appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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Workplace drug use on the rise as AlphaBiolabs reports 54 per cent increase in positive drug test results
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
AlphaBiolabs is advising employers on the importance of workplace testing after the number of drug tests returning positive rose by 54 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels. * Among those drugs showing up in positive tests, the presence of opiates more than doubled. And while this could be attributed to an increase in prescribed painkillers, […] The post Workplace drug use on the rise as AlphaBiolabs reports 54 per cent increase in positive drug test results appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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London mayor Sadiq Khan pilots scheme to ‘decriminalise’ minor drug offences
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is developing a pilot scheme to end the prosecution of young people caught with cannabis. The scheme, which will be trialled in three London boroughs, has been modelled on the work of Thames Valley police, offering classes or counselling to under-25s caught with small amounts of cannabis. Identifying new […] The post London mayor Sadiq Khan pilots scheme to ‘decriminalise’ minor drug offences appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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More than 800 children in Doncaster affected by parent or carer alcohol abuse
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
New estimates from the Community Safety Strategy in Doncaster say that more than 800 children in the borough could be ‘negatively affected’ by alcohol misuse. The report, which forms part of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council’s (DMBC) plan to tackle drug and alcohol abuse, reveals that the town has ‘higher than average’ rates of hospital admissions […] The post More than 800 children in Doncaster affected by parent or carer alcohol abuse appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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Overdose prevention centres could reduce the number of UK drug deaths
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
Allowing drug users to take illicit substances in the presence of trained medical staff could be key to slowing the rate of drug deaths across the UK. The number of drug deaths in Britain reached record levels in 2020, with 5,900 recorded, almost half as a direct result of heroin. Now, health groups and individuals […] The post Overdose prevention centres could reduce the number of UK drug deaths appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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AlphaBiolabs supports family law and social work professionals with 20% off legal alcohol testing throughout January and February
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
AlphaBiolabs is supporting family law professionals and social workers by offering a 20 per cent discount on all legal alcohol testing until 28th February 2022. Throughout January and February, our comprehensive range of alcohol testing services – including blood tests (PEth, CDT, LFT and MCV), head hair testing, instant breath analysis and more – will […] The post AlphaBiolabs supports family law and social work professionals with 20% off legal alcohol testing throughout January and February appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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Women more likely to drink excessively when stressed
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
Stress alone can drive women to drink excessively – but not men – according to a new study from the US. The report, published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviours found that men who experienced the same levels of stress were only triggered to drink more once they had already started consuming alcohol. The National Institute […] The post Women more likely to drink excessively when stressed appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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Lockdown drinking leads to soaring alcohol deaths in Britain
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by AlphaBiolabs
2y ago
One of the UK’s leading liver specialists has warned that the country needs to address its alcohol problem to curb record-breaking numbers of alcohol deaths. Figures show that alcohol killed more people in the UK in 2020 than at any point in the past 20 years. Professor Stephen Ryder, a consultant at Nottingham University Hospital, […] The post Lockdown drinking leads to soaring alcohol deaths in Britain appeared first on AlphaBiolabs ..read more
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