WipeAlyser®: DrugWipe® results in black and white
The ideal mobile device for roadside screening and drug screening in the workplace.
Current MDMA consumption
In the late 1980s, MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, became the drug of choice on the rave scene. Due to its stimulating and euphoria-inducing effects, its use was a regular feature at techno music events. Later, the drug, like this musical genre, seemed to fall out of fashion. Up until 2010, there was a significant reduction in seizures of MDMA.
Britain launches pre-Christmas campaign for greater road safety
The Department for Transport is not willing to simply accept the current high numbers of victims of accidents on British roads. For two years, its social media campaign THINK! has been raising awareness of road safety hazards on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. One central strand of THINK!
Joint or Cookies? DrugWipe detects any type of cannabis consumption
The use or legalisation of cannabis is a hot topic in many countries, Canada and the UK being two current examples. In the United States, 8 states already passed laws to legalise cannabis. But one thing is indisputable: THC, the psychoactive agent in hashish and marijuana, impairs a person‘s ability to safely operate a vehicle or machinery.
Australia: a systematic fight against drug driving
Any driver in Australia can expect to be drug-tested at any time. The State of Victoria introduced random roadside screening with the DrugWipe quick screening test in 2004.
DrugWipe® 5 S Used by Spanish Police with Great Success
The DrugWipe 5 S saliva test is extremely effective in detecting cannabis consumption, detecting concentrations of 5 ng/ml THC. This is comparable to a teaspoon of sugar dissolved in an Olympic-size swimming pool.
DrugWipe® – Accurate confirmation of suspected drug use
The new DrugWipe® 5 S reduces the time required to perform the saliva test to 5 minutes, while simultaneously increasing its sensitivity to cannabis.
Are urine tests useful?
This time, we’re focusing on drug screening with urine tests and the potential that exists for manipulating samples. We also take a look at how things are done in different countries.
Saliva – the best option for drug tests?
What are the differences between saliva and urine tests? What is each test best for? We deal with these questions in more detail in this and the next newsletter.
Ketamine drug test – DrugWipe® 6 S
Ketamine is not a new drug, and the misuse of this substance as an intoxicant has been spreading outside of Asia for many years. In Europe, too, this party drug is regarded as a less expensive and supposedly harmless alternative to cocaine.