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Synthetic/Fake urine
Synthetic urine is a laboratory developed chemical composition designed to mimic the composition, chemical properties, and appeara...Read More -
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Prescription Drugs
Scientific Name:There are a variety of pharmaceutical drugs containing chemicals that can lead to drug abuse and/or addiction. The...Read More -
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Methamphetamine / Ice
Scientific Name:N, α-dimethylphenethylamin (member of the phenethylamine family)Other Common Names:Meth, Ice, Crystal, Chalk...Read More -
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Cannabis
Scientific Name:Cannabis Sativa; Cannabis Indica.Other Common Names: Grass, Mary Jane, Marijuana, Reefer, Pot, HasRead More -
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Synthetic Cathinones or Psychoactive Bath Salts (PABS)
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Hair Testing
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Heroin
Scientific Name:Diacetyl Morphine (5α,6α)-7,8-Didehydro-4,5-Epoxy-17-Methylmorphinan-3,6-Diol Diacetate)Other Common N...Read More -
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Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid analgesic that binds to the ยต-opiate receptors in the brain. These are the receptors controlling p...Read More -
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Methadone
Methadone is a pharmaceutical opioid which is a synthetic narcotic analgesic. It is a prescribed depressant drug most commonly use...Read More -
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Masking Agents for Saliva & Urine Drug Tests
Scientific Name: As related to drug testing, masking agents is a term for a group of reagents that are used or react with chemica...Read More -
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Tricyclic Anti-depressants
TCA's are commonly used for the treatment of depressive disorders. They work by blocking the reabsorption of the neurotransmitters...Read More -
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Tobacco (Nicotine)/Cotinine
Nicotine is a poisonous nitrogen-containing parasympathomimetic alkaloid found in tobacco plants which are members of the nightsha...Read More -
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Alcohol.
Scientific Name: Ethanol.Other Common Names: Booze, Brew, Cold One, Hard Stuff, Juice, Sauce, Hooch.Description: AlRead More -
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MDMA
Scientific Name:3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamineOther Common Names:Ecstasy, Molly, Pingers, Dingers, LollieRead More -
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Club Drugs
Scientific Name: Common name for a group of drugs that include, but is not limited to: Gamma-hydroxybutyrate acid or Gamma Hydr...Read More -
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Barbiturates
Barbiturates are in a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics or Central Nervous System (CNS) depressants. They work on the chief...Read More -
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Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is a prescription drug that is used as a replacement for heroin when someone is under drug treatment for heroin addi...Read More -
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Ketamine
Ketamine blocks dopamine uptake so leads to an elevated dopamine level. It is an anaesthetic used mostly on animals as a veterinar...Read More -
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Quetiapine
Quetiapine is a short-acting antipsychotic drug used to manage mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia...Read More -
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Tramadol
Tramadol is a synthetic analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain due to surgery, back issues, and fibromyalgia. It is not a...Read More -
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Olanzapine
Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic that belongs to the thienobenzodiazepine class and is used to treat mental, emotional, and...Read More -
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Mirtazapine
Mirtazapine is a tetracyclic antidepressant that is used to primarily treat depression. It works by antagonising central adrenocep...Read More -
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Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a semisynthetic opiate. It belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics and was developed as an alternati...Read More -
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PCP
Scientific Name:Phencyclidine or 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl)Other Common Names:Angel Dust, Peace Pill, Wack, Hog, Lovely, EleRead More -
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LSD
Scientific Name:D-Lysergic Acid DiethylamideOther Common Names: Acid, Trips, Microdots, Blotter, Boomers, Dots, Loony Toons, Golde...Read More -
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Synthetic Cannabis
Scientific Name: K2 or Spice is synthetic marijuana. It is a blend of herbs, botanicals, and the chemical JWH-018 or something si...Read More -
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Cocaine
Scientific Name: Benzoyl-Methyl-Ecgonine.Other Common Names:Coke, Big C, Rock, Crack Base, Snow, C, Nose Candy, WhRead More -
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Inhalants
Scientific Name:The term “inhalants” refers to a group of products that produce fumes or vapours that can lead to into...Read More
Drug Fact Sheets
Here are some very useful 'Fact Sheets' on the drugs that abound in our society, and by default, in our workplaces. We go through the common names, uses and side effects and other useful pertinent information that we think you will find very informative.
If you would like information on a particular drug class - feel free to call us or drop us a line with your request and we will do what we can to assist.