May 27, 2019 | Drug Testing
Illegal drug use has become so common in Dublin that it is regarded as normal and not just the preserve of addicts, a new report states. The study, by Dr Matt Bowden from the Technical University Dublin, is for the Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign and includes...
May 20, 2019 | DNA Testing
You can rest assured that all DNA samples received at our laboratory are securely stored onsite. After testing, the samples are kept for 3 months and then destroyed by incineration. All of our DNA testing services can be bought on-line from our website from just €149...
Apr 25, 2019 | Drug Testing
The number of people treated for problem cocaine use has nearly doubled in recent years, according to new data from the Health Research Board (HRB). A total of 1500 cases were recorded in 2017, which represents a dramatic increase from the 770 cases that were recorded...
Apr 16, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
Ireland has increased its consumption of spirits by 5.6% over the past year, according to a new report published by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI). Spirits represented 20.5% of the alcohol sold last year, which points to the success of Irish gin and...
Apr 8, 2019 | Drug Testing
Figures released by the Health Research Board (HRB) show that cannabis and cocaine are the most common additional drugs used by people seeking treatment for alcohol dependency. Some 7350 cases of alcohol dependency were treated in Ireland in 2017, down slightly from...
Mar 26, 2019 | DNA Testing
Is there any such thing as a secret DNA test? DNA testing can be an emotional time. You may not want your close family or friends to know that you are undertaking such relationship tests. For this reason, we ensure that all of our letters and testing kits are sent out...
Mar 18, 2019 | DNA Testing
Is there any such thing as a secret paternity test? Anyone undergoing DNA paternity testing can find it an emotional time. Understandably, you may not want close family or friends to know that you are undertaking such a relationship test. To collect a DNA sample for a...
Mar 11, 2019 | Drug Testing
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise among drug users in Dublin’s north inner city. The Ana Liffey Drug Project, which is spearheading a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of so-called street tablets, says it is becoming increasingly concerned. The...
Mar 5, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring® (SCRAM CAM®) is an innovative way of monitoring alcohol consumption via a bracelet worn on the ankle. Known as an alcohol tag, sobriety tag or alcohol bracelet, this clever device tests for the presence of alcohol in perspiration...
Feb 26, 2019 | Alcohol Testing
Excessive alcohol consumption in Ireland has been shown to play a steady role in deaths related to drunken driving, suicide, assaults and domestic violence. In fact, alcohol is the cause of three deaths a day in Ireland, according to a 2016 report from the Health...
