Drug test articles and guides

Understand positive, negative and invalid drug screens, sample types and when a result needs laboratory confirmation.

How does the rapid test work? Although the test looks simple, it is based on a carefully designed process in which the liquid passes through

Understand drug screening cutoffs, result lines and approximate urine detection windows, including when a result needs laboratory confirmation.

Learn why a drug screen can be falsely positive, which instructions to check and when laboratory confirmation is needed.

Understand the MDMA urine detection window, test cutoffs and the limits of rapid screening. Learn how to check whether a test panel includes MDMA.

Learn what affects the cocaine urine detection window, why a negative result can occur and when a screening result needs laboratory confirmation.

Recognise the warning signs of an overdose and act immediately. Clear guidance on calling 112, checking the person’s breathing, placing them in the recovery position and using naloxone when an opioid overdose is suspected.

Understand the risks of MDMA, cocaine and other party drugs, the limits of screening tests, and when urgent medical help is needed.