Swansea prison introduced a drug strategy in 1995. It had two main elements, based on the custodial themes of ‘care’ and ‘control’. Though the supply reduction measures were simple to implement, the demand reduction measures required more attention. The introduction…
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Druglink article 1996 – Drug testing in prisons by Anthony Hewitt
All prisons must now carry out mandatory drug testing of their inmates. Each month, ten per cent of a prison’s population is randmonly tested and a positive test can result in harsh disciplinary penalties. However there are a number of…
Druglink factsheet 1994 – Drug testing
Fact sheet covering urine, blood, breath and hair testing; accuracy of tests; legal situation and how long drugs stay in your body. Drug testing (PDF)
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How are drugs tested for? Testing people Drug testing is becoming more widespread in industry and in sport. Some schools, particularly public schools, have begun drug testing their students. And now some companies are advertising drug testing kits which parents…