Reliable detection of amphetamine, methamphetamine and MDMA
Amphetamines, methamphetamines and MDMA are among the most deceptive substances on the drug scene. Their promises of high performance hide the …
DrugWipe A + F: reliable and now even faster
A full 3 minutes faster – a milestone not only in the sporting arena but also in drug test evaluation. The …
Consistent and targeted deterrence works
Most road traffic accidents are caused by people disregarding the rules. This primarily means speeding or being under the influence of …
Positive DrugWipe test – what happens next?
Targeted support for employees. A new approach facilitates access to help for employees who show risky consumption behaviour. …
Heroin remains Europe’s most popular opioid
In Europe, heroin is still responsible for the majority of opioid-related deaths and remains the most commonly consumed illegal opioid. However, …
Antigen tests are now a matter of course
Almost everyone uses antigen tests, has already benefited from their effectiveness and knows what they involve. Thanks to its use in …
HHC – a new drug trend in the NPS market
HHC is still legal in many countries. It’s also easily purchased, promises an enjoyable high and, due its rapid spread, is …
A ballooning trend in the use of nitrous oxide
15 poisoning incidents in all of 2015, compared with 67 in the first half of 2019 alone – these figures from …
Natural saliva versus artificial saliva
99.5% water and 0.5% dissolved enzymes, minerals and salts—it sounds so simple, yet human saliva is a highly complex fluid. To …
Detecting misuse of hallucinogens
The consumption of hallucinogens is rising sharply across Europe. Both the number of seizures and the quantities seized are on the …
Detecting misuse of sedatives
Drug testing of drivers involved in accidents – first and second places go to THC and benzodiazepines. Consuming benzodiazepines (BZO) before driving …
Detecting misuse of stimulants
Stimulants have now infiltrated not only party districts, but also, rather frequently, everyday life. In routine situations, this drug use results …
Ketamine – From Anaesthetic to Party Drug
The famous song “Space Oddity” by David Bowie, commonly believed to be about the experience of taking mind-altering drugs, perfectly describes …
Roadpol, the European Roads Policing Network
70 per day. That’s the average daily number of road deaths in Europe right now. And governments and dedicated non-governmental organisations …
Wastewater Analysis for the Fight Against Drugs
It all began in 2011. That was the year of the first wastewater analysis that evaluated the consumption of illegal drugs …
