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Two of the UK’s largest nightlife venues are breaking new ground by introducing onsite drug testing, marking a major step in harm reduction efforts within the club scene. London’s Drumsheds and Manchester’s Warehouse Project are partnering with The Loop, a drug-testing charity, to analyze confiscated or surrendered substances in real-time. The initiative, backed by government… Continue reading UK Nightlife Pioneers Onsite Drug Testing to Protect Clubbers

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are gearing up for a headline-grabbing showdown on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, a venue that boasts a staggering capacity of 80,000. While the match is sanctioned and promises to captivate the boxing world, it has also sparked controversy, from health concerns for Tyson to the unconventional buildup… Continue reading Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Drug Testing, Psychedelics, and Boxing’s Unlikely Spectacle

Oxford’s leadership is easing its stance on THC in the workplace. Last week, the Board of Aldermen moved to revise its drug-testing policy, allowing job applicants with valid medical marijuana cards to test positive for THC if they’re applying for non-safety-sensitive roles. The updated policy still requires pre-employment drug screening, with random testing reserved for… Continue reading Oxford Loosens Drug Test Rules for Non-Safety Roles in Medical Marijuana Shift

Family courts across the UK could be making life-altering decisions based on drug tests that may not accurately reflect parents’ substance use, sparking calls for an urgent overhaul of the hair-strand testing protocol. Often, whether a child remains with their family or enters state care relies on these test results—a method widely used since the… Continue reading Experts Raise Alarms on Family Courts’ Misinterpretation of Drug Tests Leading to Custody Losses

Conor Benn has announced his clearance by the National Anti-Doping Panel (NADP), marking what could be the end of a turbulent two-year period in his boxing career. This saga began in 2022, when Benn’s highly anticipated bout with Chris Eubank Jr. was derailed after Benn failed two doping tests, leading to the fight’s cancellation and… Continue reading Conor Benn Cleared to Fight: Boxer Overcomes Doping Allegations for UK Comeback

A search for a missing Cumberland County woman unraveled a surprising turn of events Thursday, as it led to a drug bust on Blossom Road, Hope Mills, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office. In a coordinated operation, the Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit, backed by the Special Response Team and the K-9 unit, executed a… Continue reading Missing Cumberland County Woman Found, Leads to Major Drug Bust in Hope Mills

In a combined effort, state and federal agencies joined forces with the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina, unraveling a web of suspected drug activity in the Hubert community. The coordinated effort led to the arrest of three men—two from North Carolina and one from Georgia—after authorities seized more than 12 pounds of drugs… Continue reading North Carolina Drug Bust Nets $47K, 12 Pounds of Drugs in Major Operation

Two individuals now face charges in Russell County after authorities uncovered drugs, firearms, and cash in a targeted raid. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Harris County Sheriff’s Office and Columbus Police Department, executed a search warrant at a residence on Whatley Drive. Acting on intelligence, officers identified Samuel Coulter as a major… Continue reading Russell County Drug Bust Uncovers $45K in Illegal Drugs and Cash

Waterbury police intercepted a significant supply of fentanyl pills Thursday during a targeted drug bust, resulting in the arrests of three men with ties to ongoing narcotics complaints in the Bronson and Bishop streets area. Detectives detained Dazown Mills, 33, Troy Crawford, 28, and Marquell Jones, 31, after a string of tips from local residents… Continue reading Fentanyl Pill Seizure in Waterbury Marks Major Drug Bust Amid Ongoing Community Concerns

Three arrests and significant drug seizures marked a key operation by Henry County’s Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday. The Sheriff’s Narcotics Interdiction unit initiated the sweep with a traffic stop, arresting 60-year-old Rhonda Crutchfield, wanted on prior distribution charges in the county, and 44-year-old Amanda Spangler, charged with possession of controlled substances. This first move led… Continue reading Drug Bust Leads to Arrests in Henry County as Authorities Target Narcotics Network