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 …
PRESS RELEASE: Roadpol – Strong partnership for greater road safety
Neubiberg, September 2021. 70 per day. That’s the average daily number of road deaths in Europe right now. And governments and …
New psychoactive substances − NPS
When the first psychoactive substances (NPS for short) appeared on the market at the turn of the century, many people feared …
Client Study: Corporate alcohol and drug prevention
Securetec talks with Mr Cado, head of Ithylo, about the best practices put in place to combat alcohol and drug risks …
DrugWipe® rapid drug tests: reliable evidence of methamphetamine
No more fatigue!? Working mums, sportspeople, partygoers – all united in the wish to appear infinitely capable. Methamphetamine seems to grant that …
Newsletter: The Drug Market in the Pandemic
Amongst the many impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are those on the global drugs trade and consumption behaviour. Many experts were …
PRESS RELEASE: Securetec captures a new Asian market – Hong Kong chooses DrugWipe® 6 S
Neubiberg, 3 March 2021 – Major factors in the Hong Kong police force’s decision to opt for DrugWipe 6 S Ketamine …
