Glasgow’s New Safe Drug Consumption Room Sees High Cocaine Use Glasgow’s new safe drug consumption facility, The Thistle, is seeing a higher-than-expected number of cocaine users, according to health officials. The facility, which opened on January 13, provides a clean, supervised environment where individuals can use illegal drugs under medical supervision. In the two weeks…
We extend our thanks to Andrew Snowden MP, for his unwavering commitment to combating drug driving. His recent oral question in Parliament has brought much-needed attention to this critical issue as has his post on X (Twitter) earlier today: https://x.com/A_J_Snowden/status/1878363736550846581?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet History: At D.tec International, we’ve proudly partnered with the UK’s police forces for over…
Innocent people are Killed and Seriously Injured by Drug (and Drink) Drivers, but ‘They Don’t Count’ In the realm of road safety statistics, there’s a hidden tragedy that often goes unnoticed: the innocent victims of drug and drink driving incidents. These casualties are lost in the shuffle of general statistics, their stories untold and their…
The UK’s reliance on blood tests as the sole confirmation method for drug driving is outdated and inefficient. The process is time-consuming and fraught with delays: Hours spent transporting the driver to a suitable location to take blood Additional time locating a doctor or nurse to take the sample Samples sent to a laboratory for…
In recent years, a new drug has been making waves in the party scene, capturing attention with its intriguing name and vibrant color. Known as “Pink Cocaine,” this substance is far more complex and potentially dangerous than its name might suggest. Let’s delve into what Pink Cocaine really is and why it’s causing concern among…
The Crime Survey for England and Wales, self-reported driver behaviour, examines the main trends and patterns in self-reported drink driving, driving under the influence of drugs and mobile phone use whilst driving. This is based on questions asked as part of the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW). Main findings: the proportion of all…
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is introducing roadside tests to detect drug driving, using D.tec’s own testing device – DrugWipe 3S. This is an initial 12 month pilot programme across Northern Ireland, during which officers will use new swab testing kits on motorists, which can pick up the presence of cocaine and cannabis.…
Individuals with recent and frequent cannabis use and perpetual cannabis use are disproportionately prone to workplace absenteeism. Results support the enforcement of workplace drug prevention and treatment policies. In analysis of a selection of 46,499 full-time working adults in the US, in states where cannabis is legalised, from the 23% of the population taking cannabis,…
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We’re excited to announce that we are launching a new series of quick, informative and interactive Lunch and Learn webinar series to share insights and practical advice to managers and owners of companies with safety-critical staff. Starting off with an overview of Drink and Drug Driving, our first session in the series is ‘Understanding the…