Stories from Surescreen

Pregabalin and Gabapentin

As announced in October 2018, amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 and the Safe Custody Regulations 1973 means that Pregabalin and Gabapentin have now officially become class C controlled substances as of 1st April 2019. By controlling the usage of Pregabalin and Gabapentin, it’s hoped that the number of overdose-related deaths will decrease. […]

Signs of Drug Abuse Series 4 – Alcohol

Welcome back to the “Signs of Drug Abuse” series. We’ve already looked at the signs of marijuana, cocaine & heroin use; now, we’re taking a closer look at alcohol and the symptoms users display. Alcohol is the most common, readily available “drug” there is. It’s the most abused addictive substance, with 1 in 8 adults […]

Signs of Drug Abuse Series 3 – Heroin

Welcome back to the “Signs of Drug Abuse” series. We’ve already looked at the signs of marijuana & cocaine use; now, we’re taking a closer look at heroin and the symptoms users display. Heroin, also known as smack, skag, or gear, is a powerful opiate that is made from morphine which is extracted from the […]

Signs of Drug Abuse Series 2 – Cocaine

Welcome back to the “Signs of Drug Abuse” series. We’ve already looked at the signs of Marijuana use; now, we’re taking a closer look at cocaine and the symptoms users display. Cocaine is known as the “party drug”. Known for keeping users energetic and awake, it also has negative side effects including anger, paranoia, and […]

Signs of Drug Abuse Series 1 – Marijuana

Cocaine-Related Deaths Increase For 6th Year Running

Why we’re shouting about the 6-AM Heroin Drugs of Abuse Test

SureScreen at Medica 2017