Cosmetic microneedling has been used in various forms for over 50 years, since Doctor Pistor discovered that the skin can be stimulated to greatly increase its levels of collagen using microneedles as thin as a human hair and as short as half a millimetre. Such a procedure has been proven to get results equivalent to (if not superior to) chemical peels, micro dermabrasion and laser resurfacing but without the hefty price tag, down time or trauma to the skin.

The only reason your skin gets scars, wrinkles or stretch marks is that it cannot produce enough collagen. So the discovery that a simple hand-held roller can trigger up to 1000% increase in collagen has not gone unnoticed in the cosmetic and beauty industry.

Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been reported to have undergone Derma Roller sessions in order to maintain their youthful glow. The Scientia Derma Roller brought this process into people’s homes, so that home treatment could be carried out at a fraction of the cost.

The Scientia Derma Stamp is a new variation which takes the best features of the Scientia Derma Roller, but adds a twist. You can literally twist the dial on the handle in order to select what needle length to use. Traditionally, you would need to purchase a derma roller with the correct needle length to treat your particular skin condition. For example, for better absorption of skin creams or for anti-ageing, a 0.5mm roller was ideal. But for light scarring, stretch marks, or deeper wrinkles a 1mm roller would be better. All the way through to a 1.5mm roller for deep stretch marks, deep acne scars or burn scars. With the Scientia Derma Stamp, one single device can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, by simply adjusting the needle length.

The UK-based firm is no stranger to providing market leading beauty devices, such as the Cleane Acne Therapy Device, and as such, the Scientia Derma Stamp is set to become another solid addition to their range.

Christopher Evans, the Technical Director of Drug-Aware Ltd told us “Because the stamp is applied directly to the skin, the needles penetrate the pores of the skin head-on and are not rotated into place like they are with a roller. This minimises the sensation of microneedling. Equally, with the new three facet needle profile, the needles themselves are designed to be pain free, yet still give the very best results. This really is the next generation of microneedling products and helps to keep us at the cutting-edge of beauty therapy devices”.

For more information, or to purchase a Scientia Derma Stamp or Scientia Derma Roller, visit http://www.derma-rollers.com

Where is the Danger?

Many people assume that the impact of drugs and alcohol in the workplace is a very minor issue.  We have all seen Christmas drink-driving campaigns and know that drink-driving and drug-driving is not safe, so can’t we rely on people’s judgement?  Unfortunately, approximately half of all road and industrial fatalities in the UK involve drink, drugs, or both.  Current statistics show that over 70% of drug users are in full-time employment, meaning that the average drug user is, in effect, the average employee.  Recent Home Office statistics put the number of 16 to 29-year-olds who used drugs in the last year at just under 50%.  So this is not somebody else’s problem, it affects every workplace.  Whilst the use of drugs does not automatically mean irresponsibility within the workplace, it does greatly increase the likelihood of accidents, absenteeism, reduced productivity, damage to plant and equipment, litigation and a higher turnover of staff.

So What Can You Do?  Isn’t Workplace Drug Screening Disruptive?

Many organisations only conduct testing in the event of an accident, incident, or when they have reasonable grounds for concern that an employee is unfit for duty.  Given the wide variety of potential dangers within heavy industrial workplaces, many employers believe it perfectly reasonable to carry out testing on these occasions.

However, random workplace drug screening takes drug testing a stage further, whereby a percentage of the workforce is randomly selected to provide a sample.  This sounds invasive, but it is very common for only 5% of the workforce to be screened up to once per year.  This means that only one in 20 people will be screened, or as an individual, your chance of being tested would be once every 20 years.  Miraculously, this kind of minimal screening has been proven to lower positivity rates from as high as 46% down to as little as 2% in just a few months.  This just shows, that the average drug user within the workplace is not addicted, but is simply making lifestyle choices which can be changed.

Could This be Regarded as an Invasion of Civil Liberties and Human Rights?

Whilst some employees can be initially resistant to the prospect of screening, the majority understand that this is being carried out to ensure the safety of everybody within the workplace.  As long as the level of testing is proportionate to the dangers within the workplace and does not specifically interfere with staff leisure time, it does not represent a threat to people’s human rights.  In the USA, over 98% of the top 1000 companies screen their staff without issue.

Where is the Harm in Using Drugs Outside of Work?

Many drugs have developed a softer image through their exposure in national newspapers and television.  Indeed, phrases such as “recreational cocaine use” do a great deal of harm in misleading people.  For some individuals, cocaine is more addictive than heroin and cannot be used recreationally without significant risk of addiction.  Addiction aside, cocaine purity has dropped from an average 45% purity in 2004 to approximately 25% purity in 2010 (with purity as low as 9% reported).  Shockingly, the cutting agents used to bulk out the cocaine range from local anaesthetics, cancer-causing chemicals, pet worming powders, through to cockroach insecticide.  The bottom line is you can never trust a drug dealer.

Even drugs previously considered to be soft drugs still carry dangers.  Currently in the UK, 92% of people admitted for treatment for mental illness are heavy cannabis users.  With this in mind, workplace drug screening truly has the potential to tackle wider social and health problems as it becomes commonplace.

For more information on workplace drug testing and home drug testing kits, visit www.drug-aware.com

About the author: Christopher Evans is the Technical Director of Drug-Aware Ltd, a supplier of drug and alcohol test equipment, laboratory services and drug awareness training.  He has trained literally thousands of delegates across hundreds of companies, Her Majesty’s Prison Service, the British police and hospitals across the UK.

About Drug-Aware.com

Drug-Aware Ltd has been providing drug and alcohol test kits, training, laboratory services and consultancy to the National Health Service (NHS), the British Police, private healthcare organisations and companies across the UK for nearly ten years.  We operate our website as an extension to this service, so that we may provide useful information, articles and technical support.

Consequently, you should feel free to make full use of the Drug-Aware website for information, along with the ability to purchase test kits online.  We hope you enjoy the site and find all the answers you are looking for.

Drug-Aware Overview

Disclaimer

This site has been designed to be as informative and helpful as possible, but it is not a substitute for sound medical advice from your Doctor.  Whilst we have made every effort to ensure that all information on this web site is current and accurate, we cannot be held responsible for any losses, damages, costs and other consequences resulting directly or indirectly from using this site and any information or material available from it.  To the maximum extent permitted by law, Drug-Aware Ltd excludes all liability to any person arising directly or indirectly from using this site and any information or material available from it.

We also link to a number of external websites, but we cannot be held responsible for any of the content found there, as we have no editorial control over them and changes can be made to them after we have reviewed them for linking.

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These terms do not affect your statutory rights.  As with any purchase online, we fully appreciate that ordering an item based solely on what you see and read on a website can be difficult.  Consequently we operate a sympathetic returns policy and are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

Visit our Contact Us / FAQ page to find the answers to the most common questions, but if you do not find the answer you are looking for and require additional information, please contact us using the link at the top of this page and we will try to help you.

Purchasing from Drug-Aware.com

Buying products online from Drug-Aware.com is quick and easy.  Simply browse the appropriate pages of our site and add any items that you wish to buy to the shopping cart by clicking the “Add to Cart” buttons.  When you have found everything you are looking for, click on any “Checkout” button on the site and you will be taken to the page where you may complete the transaction.

Purchases made using a credit or debit card are processed immediately, but we also accept UK cheques (made payable to Drug-Aware Ltd), postal orders and money orders.  Please be advised however, that a £15 charge will made for any returned cheques to cover our bank charges and administration expenses.

To cover us legally, we must point out that when you are sent a confirmation of order by email, it is to inform you that your order has been received by us. This does not automatically indicate that a contract exists between us. However, as soon as your order is approved and processed we will email you to confirm that a contract has been formed and honoured.  This term covers us both in the event that an error has been made in pricing on the web site or within the shopping cart software.  It is also important in the unlikely event of our no longer being able to supply a particular product for a reason beyond our control.  But don’t worry, if there is ever any change in price or availability of a particular item, we would always contact you to ensure that the change is acceptable.

Tax on your order

20% VAT is already included within the price for all orders made from within UK or the European Union.

Privacy Statement

With the sensitive nature of testing for drugs and alcohol we fully appreciate the need for keeping our relationship private.  As such, we are totally committed to protecting your privacy.  All information collected about you (necessary in order to supply your goods) will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.   We will NEVER pass your details on to anyone else.

The information we will hold within our electronic records includes your name, address, telephone number (if provided), email address, and order details.  WorldPay or PayPal (depending on which payment processor used) hold your card / transaction information and we are never provided this.

We endeavour to ensure that the information we hold about you is accurate and current.  Consequently, you may email us to ask what data we hold on you at any time (you will be asked a security question in order to release the information).  This data may then be updated or deleted as appropriate.

In terms of the privacy of your order, we ensure that all orders are shipped in plain packaging with no hint of package contents.  We mark all packages as “Private and Confidential” (unless you specify otherwise in the “comments / instructions” box at checkout).  A plain return address with no company name will also appear on a small label on the reverse of the package to comply with Royal Mail requirements.

We also track statistics on visits to our web site.  This information is anonymous, and is based upon user behaviour in order to improve visitor experience.

Refunds, Returns and Cancellation Policy

In the event that you receive a package that is incorrect, damaged or that you no longer need, we will gladly provide you with a full refund or send a replacement.  Should you wish to send back unwanted goods please contact us by email or telephone for full instructions and a product return code.  You have 7 days from the date you received the goods in which to return them to us for a refund.  Refunds are issued from WorldPay or PayPal (depending on the payment processor used) within 30 days of cancellation.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of the products we supply, returned items must arrive in the same condition as when we sent them – i.e. unused, in original packaging and complete with all of the documentation / literature we provided with them.  Please note: used or opened testing kits or any used goods can not be returned.  It is illegal to send any goods contaminated with human bodily fluids through the mail.

Please ensure when contacting us that you clearly state the reason why you would like a return or a replacement.  We will issue your product return code promptly and ask that you send the package back to us within 7 days of receiving your order.

In order for you to contact us or return goods, our details are as follows:

Drug-Aware.com
Scientia House
20 Tuxford Close
Oakwood
Derby DE21 2HH
United Kingdom

Technical support is carried out by email.

Tel: 01332 232820 or +44 1332 232820 from outside the UK

Fax: 01332 738414 or +44 1332 738414 from outside the UK

Contact us by email

(Other information required by the Department of Trade and Industry Regulations for ecommerce businesses:   Registered Office: Lucre House, 108 Ashbourne Road, Derby, DE22 4NA.  Registration No. 4160376 – Please do not use this for correspondence).

Delivery

We are not liable for items that are lost by Royal Mail – If in any doubt please choose the “signed for” or “Tracked” delivery option. Proof of sending is provided for lost items.

Security – WorldPay

For millions of people around the world – including our customers – WorldPay is the way to pay – they are trusted and secure.  An important part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, the 5th biggest banking group in the world, WorldPay payment solutions are trusted by thousands of businesses, big and small.

Our customers are able to make payments over the internet, by phone, fax and mail.  Via WorldPay, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Diners, American Express, JCB and all the major credit cards.  Not forgetting debit cards and local payment schemes like Maestro, Laser, Electron and more.

Security

Security is probably one of the most significant concerns for both the shopper and the retailer during an online transaction. In reality, an online transaction is probably more secure than a card transaction in a shop or conducted over the telephone or by fax, as the information transmitted online is strongly encrypted using complicated logarithm combinations.

The WorldPay payment system uses a combination of both established and innovative techniques to ensure the security and integrity of all sensitive data.  Furthermore, their public web servers are certified by Thawte, a public Certificate Authority, ensuring that both the shopper and retailer can have confidence that nobody can impersonate WorldPay to obtain confidential information.

Transaction Encryption

The transfer of the purchase details from the our site and shopping cart to WorldPay is encapsulated using an encrypted and digitally-signed protocol.  This uses a combination of standard methods such as PGP, RSA and MD5 to ensure that the information passed is secure and tamper-proof via SSL.

Security for the Shopper

Any communication between the shopper and WorldPay is also encrypted to the maximum strength supported by the shopper’s browser using 128 Bit SSL.  Shoppers are also protected from fraudulent use of their card in a “card not present” environment, by their card issuers.  The card issuers provide the right for shopper to dispute a transaction if the goods/services did not arrive or if the card was used fraudulently.

Data Storage

Data storage on WorldPay systems, and the communication between WorldPay and the worldwide banking networks, is regularly audited by the banking authorities to ensure a secure transaction environment. They also ensure that they stay up-to-date with the latest versions of any third-party code they use, and continually review their own proprietary code.

The Legal Status of Mephedrone

Mephedrone was made illegal and classified as a Class B drug in the UK on April 7th 2010.  Possession can lead to up to five years in prison, and supply can lead to up to fourteen years in prison and an unlimited fine.

Mephedrone Test – Testing for Mephedrone

Currently, mephedrone tests can only be carried out on the raw substance itself, or by taking a sample of hair, and having that sample tested in the laboratory. This is typically done using a 3-month sample, which requires three centimetres of hair to be taken from the scalp of the donor.  This can be either a 3-month overview (which can tell whether mephedrone has been taken at some point in the last three months) or a 3-month segment review (which is more precise in terms of when the drug was actually taken).  We now offer mephedrone testing (both as a mephedrone hair test and testing the raw substance) as a standard test, so please Contact Us for pricing and to get the process underway.  Currently, there is no on-site Mephedrone Test available.

If you are concerned that someone may be using legal highs or other illegal drugs, please visit our drug information page for information on the signs, symptoms and effects of these substances.

Overview of Mephedrone

Legal highs have stirred significant media interest after several recent deaths amongst young people. Legal high sales have risen steadily until a recent spike in sales driven by media coverage.  Many online mail-order suppliers even claim to have sold out as a result.

With almost half of the websites selling legal highs based in the UK, the European Union’s drug agency has highlighted that the UK is a hotspot for the online trade in legal highs.  But with Government efforts to stem the tide, how long will this last?  Certainly a point to publicise is that although a drug may currently be “legal”, this is not a real indication of safety, as many substances aren’t being used for their intended purpose – which can range from plant fertilisers to worming treatments for cattle.

With the recent media furore surrounding legal highs, and the resultant confusion around the legality, safety and detectability of legal highs, particularly Mephedrone, this article aims to inform about what is known for certain.

History of Mephedrone

Mephedrone as we know it today was synthesised by individuals in back-street laboratories. Because of this, there have been no official tests into the results of use on either animals or human beings, rendering the drug potentially life-threatening. Mephedrone was first officially recognised by boards investigating new drugs in 2008, but due to the drug’s underground origins, very little is known about the effects it can have on the human body.

Originally marketed as a legal high, mephedrone quickly came to the UK media’s attention. Mephedrone’s popularity was likely caused by the decreasing purity of ecstacy and cocaine in the UK. Media and political pressure made it necessary for the Government to review the drug. Mephedrone had already been outlawed in Israel,  Sweden, Romania, Germany, Estonia, Denmark and Croatia when the UK moved to make it illegal in April 2010. Mephedrone is now a Class B controlled substance.

Tackling the Problem

Attempts to tackle the sale of legal highs is a mounting challenge for many governments – with drugs such as Mephedrone (also known as meph, 4-MMC, MCAT, Drone, Meow and Bubbles) already banned in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Israel.  Synthesised in overseas laboratories, these drugs are often designed to mimic the effects of controlled drugs such as Ecstasy, Cocaine and Amphetamines, but they currently fall outside of most drug control laws and are sold via the internet or in “headshops”, along with incense, smoking paraphernalia and other drug related “souvenirs”.

Other formerly legal highs which have now also been legislated against to make them a Class C drug include GBL (gamma-butyrolactone), an industrial solvent and BZP (benzylpiperazine, manufactured as a cattle worming treatment, sometimes called “Benny”), whose effects on the brain are very similar to Ecstasy.  Synthetic cannabinoids, which are man-made chemicals sprayed on herbal smoking products such as Spice, fall into Class B of the Misuse of Drugs Act.

Despite these changes, the trade in formerly legal highs may not diminish as significantly as we might hope.  Substance misuse in today’s society is certainly more common than public perception would indicate. Study data from the British crime survey carried out by the Home Office indicates that nearly half of all 16 to 29-year-olds have used an illegal drug in the last year and almost one in five 16 to 24-year-olds have used an illegal drug in the last month.  When you consider young people at secondary school age, data from the NHS indicates that 27% of 15-year-olds have already used illegal drugs.

So what drives this behavior? Research into the motivation behind drug use, carried out by the Joseph Rowntree foundation, has indicated that the single largest contributory factor to drug abuse is boredom. A close second is the individual’s environment. I.e. if everybody around you is using drugs, isn’t that normal? Whilst the third leading factor is curiosity.  With such mundane forces driving substance abuse, legal highs (or illegal highs) are a likely purchase for many young people as media coverage grows, and whilst they continue to be legal.

About the Author:  Christopher Evans is the Technical Director of Drug-Aware Ltd, a provider of drug awareness training, laboratory services and drug and alcohol testing products to the NHS, British Police, Companies and private individuals across the UK.

Please contact us for information on mephedrone testing in the workplace, health care or at home.

So what is a Derma Roller?

The Scientia Derma Roller is an amazing device which can naturally increase the level of collagen and elastin in your skin. Stretch marks, wrinkles, scars and uneven, pitted skin are all a product of insufficient collagen – so by using a dermaroller to replace the collagen you can help your skin renew itself and repair to a cosmetic level.

You can use a Scientia Derma Roller for:

• Stretch Mark Removal and Stretch Mark Treatment
• Acne Scar Removal / Acne Scar Treatment
• Anti Wrinkle Treatment and Anti Aging
• Hair Loss Treatment or Hair Restoration Therapy
• Surgical Scar Removal and Fading
• Cellulite Treatment and Cellulite Reduction

Does Derma Rolling really work?

Absolutely! Take a look at our Derma Roller before and after pictures page for photos showing some pretty amazing results. We also have a Derma Roller frequently asked questions page and even a Derma Roller review page so you can read some of the reviews, customer feedback and testimonials we receive. We even have a Dermaroller Diary page which was written by a customer who used it to remove stretch marks.

Beyond that, you might like to take a look at our money-back guarantee video:

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So what does a Scientia Derma Roller look like?

A dermaroller is a simple hand held skin roller which has 192 surgical steel micro-needles which are able to part the pores of the top layer of the skin without damaging it. The pores of the skin close again after about an hour, but during that period your skin is able to absorb skin creams and lotions much more efficiently. We even provide vitamin rich treatment cream to ensure your body gets the nutrition it needs.

The photo below shows a magnified view of the roller. The micro-needles on the skin roller are only 1 millimetre long (we also stock a 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.5mm device) so all you feel is a tickling sensation when the Scientia Derma Roller is used.

Want to see the Derma Roller in action on TV?

Click here to view the embedded video.

Skin micro-needling (otherwise known as CIT or collagen induction therapy) is an increasingly common cosmetic procedure – even Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been quoted as being keen advocates of microneedling. The Scientia Derma Roller is an FDA approved application which is simple and easy enough to use yourself at home. In fact, it has very similar results to Laser Treatment, Chemical Peels and Dermabrasion, but is considerably less invasive (without any of the skin trauma) and carries only a fraction of the cost.

How do you use a Derma Roller?

Using a Scientia Derma Roller is a very simple process and can be carried out in the comfort of your own home. Visit our Derma Roller Instructions page for more details or to watch a video on how to use a Scientia Derma Roller.

How long before I see results from my Dermaroller?

The rate at which you will get results depends on what condition you are treating and how extensively your skin needs to remodel. This process of skin remodelling can continue for literally months after each Derma Roller treatment, but visibly noticeable changes can be seen within a week! Your skin naturally renews itself every 40 days, so with a little stimulation, changes can be dramatic and fast.

Can you use a Scientia Derma Roller on any part of your body?

Micro needling can be carried out with a Scientia Derma Roller on almost any part of the body: the arms, hands, legs, thighs, body, abdomen, neck, face, cheeks, scalp, even around the eye area – such as crows feet and frown lines.

Is using a Derma Roller safe?

Of course. Based upon ancient oriental acupuncture techniques, micro-needling has been used for literally hundreds of thousands of procedures with no serious side effects reported. The Scientia Derma Roller is FDA approved, and manufactured / quality controlled in accordance with ISO/CE/FDA standards. The product is gamma sterilised according to ISO 11137.

Does the skin rolling process hurt? or can it make you bleed?

No! There are two alternative methods of Derma Rolling. One method involves the use of numbing cream to completely numb the area to be treated, followed by more aggressive use of the Scientia Derma Roller once per week. The second alternative, involves using the roller with light pressure up to 5 times per week without numbing cream.

Using your roller gently gives a kind of tickling feeling and is not painful – although your face is more sensitive to it than your body. Neither of the methods should draw blood. You may find that there is a temporary reddening of the skin for around an hour after treatment and it can give a sensation similar to mild sunburn. We recommend the use of vitamin rich treatment cream after use, and sunscreen / block if you will be exposed to the sun after treatment. Please visit our Derma Roller Instructions page for more details.

How can I buy a Derma Roller? or Where can I buy a Dermaroller from?

We sell Dermarollers with free worldwide delivery, so wherever you are, you can order a Derma Roller for delivery to the USA, UK, Australia or any other country today! Buy a Derma Roller online from our online ordering page in complete confidence. We are a Limited Company established in 2001, and supply the British Police and the UK National Health Service with diagnostic and medical products. Orders can be placed 24 hours a day via our website.

What about buying Derma Rollers on a wholesale basis?

For anyone interested in finding a wholesale supplier of Derma Rollers, we also provide bulk quantities or dropship Derma Rollers for some clients. Please contact us to discuss this.

Drug-Aware have just launched a brand-new Ketamine test which can detect Ketamine use from a urine sample in just minutes. Drug testing for a range of drugs has been possible for many years, but Ketamine testing is a relatively new requirement from our client base. However, with the surging levels of Ketamine abuse it has been necessary to develop a test which can detect the drug in just minutes.

Our on-site urine Ketamine test is FDA approved, CE marked and gives results in just five minutes to a degree that is similar in accuracy to laboratory screen.

Ketamine Slang Terms or Street Names

Ketamine slang terms or street names include Ketaject, Special K, Vitamin K, new Ecstasy, psychedelic heroin, Ketaject, and Super-K.

Ketamine Effects, Information and Facts

Ketamine hydrochloride is a central nervous system depressant and a fast-acting general anaesthetic with sedative-hypnotic, analgesic, and hallucinogenic properties. Used as a general anaesthetic in both human and veterinary medical practice, Ketamine is normally found in injectable form. However, it can be converted into a white powder (for snorting or smoking) and re-packaged in small sealed bags or capsules. Street names include Special K, Vitamin K, new Ecstasy, psychedelic heroin, Ketaject, and Super-K.

Buy a Ketamine Test

To order a Ketamine urine drug test, visit our order page and select single drug tests.

Ketamine and the Law

Ketamine is a class C drug in the UK.

Drinking alcohol while pregnant causes serious risk to your babies’ health. The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is caused by drinking alcohol during pregnancy and impacts one in 100 children, causing low birth weight, restricted growth, physical and mental disability and, in some cases, heart problems.

What is FASD?

FASD is a general term for a variety of mental, physical and behavioural problems linked to drinking during pregnancy, including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. One drink doesn’t cause FASD; however, no one knows exactly how much alcohol causes the disorder. To prevent confusion over what could be safe, most experts advise pregnant women not to drink at all. There are several ways to test for alcohol, if you believe someone you know is drinking alcohol while pregnant. There are urine tests, saliva tests and breath tests.

It is important for pregnant women to not consume alcohol as it puts their infant at a huge risk. If you find you can’t stop drinking you need to see a specialist to help you to cut down and stop drinking.

How do some children with FASD appear different to normal children?

Children with FASD often appear to be normal, however their behaviour is often different to children without any disorders; they are often slower to understand, things they learn are not stored for long (they aren’t processed into the long term memory), they have sudden mood swings and find social situations difficult.

There are some physical indications of FASD including smaller and wide-set eyes, a thin upper lip and no groove between the nose and lip. But many don’t, which is why their behaviour is often misunderstood well into adulthood.

Can these children fit into a normal life?

Many children with the disorder manage to adapt to social situations, using small talk to fit in and, given the proper support, can function well in some jobs / trades.

So when it comes to alcohol you should put your pregnancy first and stop drinking! Drinking alcohol when pregnant is irresponsible and some have even gone to the extreme of calling it child abuse, the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy far outweighs any positives i.e. helping the mother to relax.

For further information on alcohol, safe drinking levels and legal drink drive limits, visit our alcohol information page. Also feel free to order alcohol testing kits online, on our online ordering page.

Displaying the Drug-Aware Certified logo demonstrates that a business has a pro-active approach to risk management, efficiency and cares about the welfare of its employees.

Are your suppliers Drug-Aware Certified? Ask them!

So what levels of Drug-Aware Certification are there?

Our Gold Certified companies have demonstrated that they have a robust drugs and alcohol policy, which includes drug and alcohol screening of staff and awareness training for managers – to help them recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. As a result, they are likely to be more efficient, safe and reliable than companies which do not have such measures.

Our Silver Certified companies have carried out drug and alcohol awareness training.

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Our Bronze Certified organisations have completed our FREE distance learning drug and alcohol awareness programme – which enables them to understand the prevalence of the problem, how it affects the workplace, their legal obligations and how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse.

Contact us for details and get your web site Drug-Aware Certified – it adds great credibility from the perspective of your customers and it is FREE.

What sizes of logo are available?

To cover all requirements, we offer logos which are 250×250 pixels, 180×180, 140×140 and 100×100 pixels. See below for examples.

Conditions of using the Drug-Aware Certified Logo

If you are looking to be approved for a Drug-Aware Certified logo for your business web site, please contact us for details. The process is entirely free, but we must ensure that you meet the criteria for each level of certification. If you are eligible for a lower level of certification and wish to achieve a higher level, our training and testing services are also available.

The only other conditions for using the logos are:

• The logo must be linked to this page of our web site, so that your visitors can click through to read what the certification means.
• The logo remains our copyright – it is being used under license and we may remove that license if your business or web site no longer conforms to our certification process.

It is our aim to ensure that Drug-Aware Certification remains a true mark of quality in the field of drug and alcohol awareness and workplace drug testing.

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Buying products online from www.drug-aware.com is quick and easy. Simply browse the products below and add any items that you wish to buy to the shopping cart by clicking the “Add to Cart” buttons. When you have found everything you are looking for, click on any “Checkout” button on the site and you will be taken to the page where you may complete the transaction.

Purchases made using a credit or debit card are processed immediately, but we also accept UK cheques (made payable to Drug-Aware Ltd), postal orders and money orders.

Guaranteed Products Shipped Same Day

You can place an order in total confidence for same day dispatch (on weekdays). UK customers receive their orders in plain packaging within 24-48 hours, European customers receive their goods in typically 2-3 days and USA and worldwide customers receive their orders in 3-5 days.

With all orders, the price you see is the price you pay – all VAT (if applicable) and shipping is factored in. There are no hidden costs. For the benefit of corporate / healthcare customers, the pre VAT cost is also displayed.

Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

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Drug Tests:

7 Drug Test Cup:

Test for the seven most commonly abused drugs – with laboratory accurate screening results in just 5 minutes or less. This amazing product comes complete with a test consent form, both quick-start and detailed instructions and a drug information booklet.

Requires zero handling of the urine sample. The patient just snaps the lid on after providing the sample, then all you do is push a plastic key into the drug test cup to get your results in 1-5 minutes! Effortlessly tests for and identifies:

• Amphetamines (“Speed, Whiz, Uppers, Dexies”)
• Benzodiazepines (“Tranx / Benzos”)
• Cannabis (“THC, Marijuana, Weed, Pot, Grass”)
• Cocaine (“Coke, Blow, Charlie, Crack, Rock”)
• Opiates / Morphine (“Heroin, H, Smack, Skag, Brown”)
• Methadone (Prescription Heroin substitute)
• Methamphetamines / Ecstasy (“Crystal Meth, E’s, XTC, MDMA)
• Sample Temperature (to make sure it is a real sample)

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(All prices are in Great British Pounds – GBP)

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1 x 7 Drug Test Cup: £8.38 (£8.38 each / 6.98 + VAT)

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5 x 7 Drug Test Cups: £41.04 (£8.21 each / 6.84 + VAT)

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10 x 7 Drug Test Cups: £81.00 (£8.10 each / 6.75 + VAT)

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25 x 7 Drug Test Cups: £171.50 (£6.86 each / 5.72 + VAT)

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30 x 7 Drug Test Cups: £203.40 (£6.78 each / 5.65 + VAT)

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50 x 7 Drug Test Cups: £320.50 (£6.41 each / 5.34 + VAT)

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100 x 7 Drug Test Cups: £590.00 (£5.90 each / 4.92 + VAT)

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150 x 7 Drug Test Cups: £700.50 (£4.67 each / 3.89 + VAT)

Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

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Single Drug Test Cassettes:(available for 9 drug types):

Our single drug test cassettes allow you to individually test for nine of the most commonly abused drugs – with laboratory accurate screening results. As with our integrated drug test cups, each test kit is supplied with a consent form, both quick-start and detailed instructions and a drug information booklet. Ongoing technical support by telephone or email is free.

Using the test cassette is easy! Simply remove the test from the foil pouch, and use the rubber pipette provided to drop four (4) drops of urine sample into the sample well, marked “S”. Results appear within 1-5 minutes! Negative results appear as two coloured bands in the results window, whilst positive results appear as only one coloured band.

Single Drug Test Cassettes

(All prices are in Great British Pounds – GBP)

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Single Drug Test Cassette: £3.86 (£3.86 each / 3.22 + VAT)

(Add to cart, then select drug type)

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Single Drug Test Cassette – Pack of 5: £13.15 (£2.63 each / 2.19 + VAT)

(Add to cart, then select drug type)

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Single Drug Test Cassette – Pack of 10: £20.50 (£2.05 each / 1.71 + VAT)

(Add to cart, then select drug type)

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Single Drug Test Cassette – Pack of 25: £41.50 (£1.66 each / 1.38 + VAT)

(Add to cart, then select drug type)

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Single Drug Test Cassette – Pack of 50: £81.00 (£1.62 each / 1.35 + VAT)

(Add to cart, then select drug type)

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Single Drug Test Cassette – Pack of 100: £145.00 (£1.45 each / 1.21 + VAT)

(Add to cart, then select drug types – Can be split across several drug types)

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Single Drug Test Cassette – Pack of 200: £274.00 (£1.37 each / 1.14 + VAT)

(Add to cart, then select drug types – Can be split across several drug types)

Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

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Cocaine Surface Drug Test Wipes – Cocaine Identification from Wiping Surfaces

Cocaine Surface Drug Test Wipes – Cocaine Identification from Wiping Surfaces.

These convenient Cocaine Identification Wipes can presumptively identify cocaine from trace amounts of residue present on surfaces that have been in contact with cocaine. Measuring 5″ x 6″, these wipes are easy to use and results are immediate. Simply wipe the suspected surface with a Cocaine Identification Wipe and if cocaine is present, the wipe will turn blue.

Please note: These wipes are a screening test for information purposes only. Any preliminary positive results must be confirmed by an alternative methodology before any action is taken.

Will detect: Cocaine Hcl (powder) or Cocaine Base (crack or freebase). Detect cocaine in company bathrooms, desks, door handles, light switches or any other surfaces that are smooth, flat and frequently handled. These are a very simple drug test kit to use, but are very effective!

(All prices are in Great British Pounds – GBP)

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1 x Cocaine Wipe £3.64 (£3.64 each / 3.03 + VAT)

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5 x Cocaine Wipes £8.65 (£1.73 each / 1.44 + VAT)

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10 x Cocaine Wipes £14.90 (£1.49 each / 1.24 + VAT)

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25 x Cocaine Wipes £33.50 (£1.34 each / 1.12 + VAT)

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50 x Cocaine Wipes £62.50 (£1.25 each / 1.04 + VAT)

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Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

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Saliva Drug Test – Oral Fluid Drug Testing

Saliva Drug Test Kits or Oral Fluid Drug Testing Kits are a new generation of drug testing kits designed to simplify the sample collection process. They eliminate any requirement for same-sex collectors when a drugs test is undertaken and allow the sample collection process to be fully observed.

Non invasive drug testing has taken a while to get here, but the oral drug tests we provide are truly excellent. They are a one-step device which gives saliva drug test results in just 5 minutes for the six most commonly abused drugs.

(All prices are in Great British Pounds – GBP)

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1 x 6 Drug Saliva Test: £13.14 (£13.14 each / 10.95 + VAT)

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5 x 6 Drug Saliva Test: £56.10 (£11.22 each / 9.35 + VAT)

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10 x 6 Drug Saliva Test: £109.80 (£10.98 each / 9.15 + VAT)

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25 x 6 Drug Saliva Test: £271.00 (£10.84 each / 9.03 + VAT)

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50 x 6 Drug Saliva Test: £537.00 (£10.74 each / 8.95 + VAT)

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Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

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Alcohol Tests:

AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test Strip – Can also be used on urine

AlcoScreen saliva alcohol testing kits are a simple test strip which shows the level of blood alcohol present in your system in just two minutes. They measure alcohol levels anywhere from zero tolerance levels up to several times over the UK Legal Drink Drive Limit. You just apply saliva to the test directly from the mouth, then time 2 minutes before comparing the test strip with the colour chart on the packet. As alcohol tests go, these kits are very simple to use.

(All prices are in Great British Pounds – GBP)

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1 x AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test: £3.52 (£3.52 each / 2.93 + VAT)

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5 x AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test: £13.20 (£2.64 each / 2.20 + VAT)

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10 x AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test: £24.00 (£2.40 each / 2.00 + VAT)

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25 x AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test: £57.00 (£2.28 each / 1.90 + VAT)

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50 x AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test: £103.00 (£2.06 each / 1.72 + VAT)

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100 x AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test: £199.00 (£1.99 each / 1.66 + VAT)

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200 x AlcoScreen Saliva Alcohol Test: £370.00 (£1.85 each / 1.54 + VAT)

Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

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AlcoCheck Breath Alcohol Test Unit – Home Office Approved Breathalyser as used by the UK Police.

Our AlcoCheck Breathalyzer units are a Home Office Approved commercial version of the roadside breath alcohol testing kits used by the British Police for over 30 years. It contains a quantity of yellow crystals which change to a dark green colour when exposed to any alcohol in a breath sample. The more alcohol present, the further the colour change travels through the breathalyser tube. Any visible trace of colour change indicates and alcohol level in excess of 30mg/dl or 0.03% BAC. There is also a line printed around the tube which is set to the UK / USA legal drink drive limit of 80mg/dl or 0.08% BAC. If the colour change reaches or exceeds the line, you are at or over the USA / UK legal limit.

The kit also comes with a calibrated bag which measures 1 litre of breath to ensure that sufficient sample has been blown through the test. Also included are a consent form and full product instructions.

(All prices are in Great British Pounds – GBP)

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1 x AlcoCheck Breath Alcohol Test: £4.07 (£4.07 each / 3.39 + VAT)

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5 x AlcoCheck Breath Alcohol Test: £18.60 (£3.72 each / 3.10 + VAT)

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10 x AlcoCheck Breath Alcohol Test: £35.80 (£3.58 each / 2.98 + VAT)

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25 x AlcoCheck Breath Alcohol Test: £84.25 (£3.37 each / 2.81 + VAT)

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50 x AlcoCheck Breath Alcohol Test: £165.00 (£3.30 each / 2.75 + VAT)

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Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

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Electronic Breath Alcohol Testing Units

If you are testing for alcohol on a frequent basis, it is more cost effective to use an electronic breathalyzer unit. Our electronic breath testing units are very high quality and use disposable mouthpieces to ensure that every test is as accurate as the last.

AlcoMate Prestige Electronic Breath Alcohol Unit

The AlcoMate Prestige Electronic Breathalyzer is unique in it’s class. All other breath testing units require costly annual calibration or their accuracy diminishes. However, due to a clever new patent pending system, you simply replace the sensor module after 300 tests or 1 year – whichever comes sooner. One-way “flow check” mouthpieces are provided in lots of 100.

● FDA 510(k) Certified ● NF/CE Mark ● DOT/NTHSA Approved ● Meets US Coast Guard Requirements ● Detection Range: 0.00% – 0.40% BAC ● Accuracy: +/-0.01 at 0.10% BAC ● Deep-lung air sampling system ● Pressure sensor system ● Cumulative Test Counter ● Low Battery Indicator ● One-way air mouthpieces ● Auto Power-Off ● 1 year warranty ● Lifetime Tests: 3000 tests

(All prices are in Great British Pounds – GBP)

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1 x AlcoMate Prestige AL-6000: £109.20 (£109.20 each / 91.00 + VAT)

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1 x 100 AlcoMate Prestige Mouthpieces: £42.00 (£42.00 each / 35.00 + VAT)

Please see our terms and conditions, privacy policy, refund policy, security information and disclaimer prior to purchase.

With the Christmas season under way, the corresponding surge in drink driving is due. In fact, over 40% of accidents during the Christmas period are related to alcohol consumption. What people often find surprising is that more than a quarter of the driving licenses lost every year are due to the Police screening drivers the morning after!

So even if you have a responsible attitude toward drink driving the night before, you may not be safe. Don’t be a statistic! Protect your license, career and even your family with an AL-6000 accurate portable digital Breathalyzer unit.

Click here to view the embedded video.

The AL-6000 AlcoMate Prestige electronic breath testing units are very high quality and use disposable flow-check mouthpieces to ensure that every test is as accurate as the last. It can also be used in many countries! (please refer to list below).

AlcoMate Prestige Electronic Breath Alcohol Unit RRP £149

The AL-6000 AlcoMate Prestige electronic breath test is unique in it’s class. All other breath testing units require costly annual calibration or their accuracy diminishes. However, due to a clever new patent pending system, you simply replace the sensor module after 300 tests or 1 year – whichever comes sooner. One-way “flow check” mouthpieces can also be provided in lots of 100. Please contact us for details.

The AlcoMate Prestige Breathalyzer is very simple to use – just hold the button until it bleeps, wait a few seconds for the countdown while the unit clears its sensor, then as soon as it bleeps again just blow through the mouthpiece. The unit will indicate when sufficient breath sample is obtained (after about 5 seconds), then the result will appear in the digital display. Results read from zero tolerance all the way up to several times over the legal drink drive limit in the UK. The result is expressed as % blood alcohol concentration or %BAC, so it is suitable for use in any country or jurisdiction. Overall, an ideal portable personal breathalyzer machine.

● FDA 510(k) Certified ● NF/CE Mark ● DOT/NTHSA Approved ● Meets US Coast Guard Requirements ● Detection Range: 0.00% – 0.40% BAC ● Accuracy: +/-0.01 at 0.10% BAC ● Deep-lung air sampling system ● Pressure sensor system ● Cumulative Test Counter ● Low Battery Indicator ● One-way air mouthpieces ● Auto Power-Off ● 1 year warranty ● Lifetime Tests: 3000 tests

The UK and USA legal drink drive limit is 0.08% BAC which is read as 080 on the digital readout of the test. Buy your Portable Home Alcohol Breathalyzer Tests AL-6000 today! Click the link below:

Legal Drink Driving Limits / Drunk Driving Limits / DUI / DWI

The following list of countries is by no means exhaustive. This list was published in January 2008. We will endeavour to keep all information up to date, but this is purely for information purposes only and should not be considered to be legal advice. As such the legal drink drive / DUI / DWI limits below should only be used at your own risk.

Countries who breathalyze at a limit of 0.02% BAC or 20mg/dl blood.

Norway, Sweden.

Countries who Breathalyzer Test at 0.05% BAC or 50mg/dl blood.

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.

Countries carrying out Alcohol Breathalyzer Tests at 0.08% BAC or 80mg/dl blood.

Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom (UK), United States of America (USA).