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The length of time alcohol can be detected in the body depends on the type of sample being tested and the method of analysis. While a roadside breath test can show whether someone is currently over the legal drink-drive limit, laboratory tests can reveal whether alcohol has been consumed weeks or even months earlier. Understanding […]
What to expect at a hair sample collection appointment
Whether you’re due a hair drug or alcohol test or supporting someone through the process, knowing what to expect can provide a great deal of reassurance. Hair testing is widely used in legal settings – including family law and care proceedings – to detect substance use patterns over time. The sample collection appointments are conducted […]
Nailing the truth: The role of nail drug and alcohol testing for legal matters
While hair testing remains a well-established method for detecting substance misuse, nail testing is a powerful alternative or complement to other forms of drug or alcohol testing. As legal professionals know, having the right evidence at the right time can make all the difference. So, what makes nail testing such a compelling option in legal […]
Alcohol testing: what you need to know
Alcohol testing plays a crucial role in court, providing an essential part of the evidential picture when it comes to identifying chronic and excessive alcohol consumption or proof of abstinence. This is especially important where the safeguarding of children is paramount, enabling counsel to act on urgent welfare needs, or allowing families to remain together […]
The benefits of SCRAM CAM® for alcohol monitoring
Continuous alcohol monitoring plays an important role in family law, particularly when it comes to child welfare and custody cases. Worn around the ankle and designed to detect traces of alcohol in sweat, SCRAM CAM® provides a state-of-the-art solution for ongoing monitoring And for a limited time, AlphaBiolabs’ Legal customers can benefit from 15% off […]
The role of repeat alcohol testing in Family Court
For family courts across Ireland, the primary concern is often the welfare of children. Where alcohol misuse by a parent or guardian is suspected or has been an issue in the past, alcohol testing plays an important part in helping the court make decisions regarding custody arrangements and safeguarding measures. Ensuring an ongoing safe environment […]
Health Research Board reports rise in alcohol treatment cases and poly drug use
A new report published by the Health Research Board (HRB) found a significant increase in the number of alcohol treatment cases across Ireland in 2023. Throughout 2023, 8,163 people sought treatment for problem alcohol use, marking a 10% increase on the previous year, and the highest annual total in a decade. Among first-time treatment seekers, […]
Understanding of alcohol consumption guidelines ‘extremely low’ among Irish adults
The number of Irish adults who understand HSE alcohol consumption guidelines is ‘extremely low’ according to a survey by DrinkAware. The survey found that only 3% of adults know the low-risk guidelines for alcohol consumption, with over half of adults who drink alcohol admitting to binge drinking at some point over the past month. According […]
Introducing our finger prick PEth blood alcohol test for legal and official matters
We are pleased to announce that you can now order a finger prick phosphatidylethanol (PEth) blood alcohol test for legal and official matters, direct from our award-winning, accredited laboratory. Where other laboratories require a venepuncture blood draw for PEth testing (from a vein in the arm/back of the hand), our fast and effective finger prick […]
Manage your drinking this Dry January
As the new year begins, many of us will be considering how we can make improvements to our mental and physical wellbeing in 2024. For some, cutting down on alcohol will be at the top of the list of New Year’s resolutions. And that’s where Dry January comes in. Founded in 2013 by Alcohol Change […]