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 the feelings of alienation and dissociation that come with using ketamine. Ketamine users have intense hallucinations and even near-death experiences, as …
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 are using various approaches to reduce this figure further. One of the most active organisations campaigning for greater road safety is …
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 in 19 European cities. After its success, others followed – in 2020, more than 80 cities in 18 countries participated in the …
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 dedicated non-governmental organisations are using various approaches to reduce this figure further. For example, the “European Roads Policing Network”, or Roadpol …
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 that they would flood the market and dazzle consumers. These drugs, often sold as “bath salts”, “air freshener” or “plant food”, …
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 in the workplace. …
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 wish. A physical and mental high that can last for days displaces the subsequent low, the risky side effects and the …
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 surprised at the speed and flexibility with which both users and dealers adapted to the new situation. …
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 included increased objectivity, substantial time savings and ease of use. …
The Magic Mushroom Revival
While magic mushrooms cannot be considered genuine competition for LSD, they enthral their devotees with a similar effect. Psychoactive mushrooms are currently enjoying increasing popularity. Despite the significant risks associated with their consumption, uncertainty surrounding long-term negative effects and the fact that …
