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Articles about Drug and Alcohol Testing

Which drugs are uppers & downers?

Would you be able to spot whether your client or colleague was under the influence of drugs.

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Drug and alcohol abuse side effects

What are the side effects of drug and alcohol misuse?

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Everything you need to know about amphetamines

What are amphetamines and how long do they stay in your system?

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Can you refuse a drugs test?

Six reasons why you can refuse a drug test at work; and why they won’t work.

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What drugs we test for

Find out which we test for at AlphaBiolabs.

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Drug and alcohol abuse side effects

What are the side effects of drug and alcohol misuse?

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Drug testing methods and cheating

In this article, we look at the options available for court-approved drug testing, and the ways people try to cheat drug tests.

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Everything you need to know about amphetamines

What are amphetamines and how long do they stay in your system?

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CBD and drug testing – does CBD show up on drug tests?

We explain CBD, why people use it, and whether CBD will show up on a drug test.

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How long does cannabis stay in your system?

We take a closer look at cannabis, how long the drug stays in your system, and the long-term effects of cannabis use.

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What is alcohol poisoning?

We look at the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning, how long it takes to recover, and the complications.

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Heroin facts

In this article, we take a closer look at heroin, what it is, how it is used, the side effects of heroin use and more.

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Ecstasy (MDMA) facts

In this article, we take a closer look at ecstasy (MDMA), what it is, how it is used, the side effects of ecstasy use and more.

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Cocaine facts

In this article, we take a closer look at cocaine, what it is, how it is used, the side effects of cocaine use and more.

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Cannabis facts

In this article, we take a closer look at cannabis, what it is, how it is used, the side effects of cannabis use and more.

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Opiate & opioid facts

We take a closer look at opiates and opioids, what they are, how they are used, their side effects and more.

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Benzodiazepine facts

In this article, we take a closer look at benzodiazepines, what they are, how they are used, their side effects and more.

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How long does Ketamine stay in your system?

In this article, we take a closer look at ketamine, what it is, how it affects the body and how to spot the signs of someone who might be misusing ketamine.

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How long does Cocaine stay in your system?

In this article, we take a closer look at cocaine, why it’s addictive, how long cocaine stays in your system, and the long-term effects of cocaine use.

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CBD vs THC – what’s the difference?

We explore CBD and THC, how the two are different, and the side effects of using each substance.

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How long does LSD stay in your system?

We take a closer look at LSD, what it is, how long LSD stays in your system, and the long-term effects of using LSD.

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What are the effects of cannabis use?

We take a closer look at cannabis, what it does to the body, the short-term and long-term effects of cannabis use, and how long it stays in your system.

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Steroid facts

In this article, we take a closer look at steroids, what they are, how they are used, the side effects of steroid use and more.

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Methamphetamine facts

We take a closer look at methamphetamine, what it is, how it is used, the side effects and more.

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Methadone facts

In this article, we take a closer look at methadone, what it is, how it is used, the side effects of methadone use and more.

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Ketamine facts

In this article, we take a closer look at ketamine, what it is, how it is used, the side effects and more.

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How do you prove abstinence from drugs?

We take a closer look at drug abstinence, what it is, and how you can prove abstinence from drugs.

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Drug testing for cannabis

In this article, we discuss cannabis drug testing, and how cannabis can be detected by different drug testing methods.

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How long does heroin stay in your system?

In this article, we take a closer look at heroin, why it’s addictive, how long it stays in your system, and the long-term effects of heroin use.

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CDT blood testing

Here, we take a closer look at Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) blood testing, what it is, and when you might need a test.

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How long does alcohol stay in your system?

In this article we discuss what happens to your body when you drink alcohol, how long alcohol stays in your system, and how alcohol abuse can affect your health.

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What medications can cause a positive alcohol test?

Can medications cause a false-positive on a alcohol test? Read our expert article to find out more.

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How do you prove abstinence from alcohol?

In this article, we look at alcohol abstinence – what it is, how you can prove alcohol abstinence, who might need to prove that they are abstinent from alcohol, and where you can buy an alcohol test.

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The ways people try to cheat drug tests

In this article, we discuss the ways that people try to cheat drug tests – and why these methods won’t work.

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What is the MCV Blood Test?

In this article, we will take a look at the MCV blood test and what it is used for, the benefits of having an MCV blood test, and the accuracy of the test.

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What are the different types of steroids?

In this article, we take a closer look at the different types of steroids and their uses.

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How long do steroids stay in your system?

In this article, we look at how long steroids stay in your system, and therefore remain detectable in drug tests.

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What are the risks and side effects of steroids?

What are the short-term and long-term risks and side-effects of steroid use?

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