Drug Alcohol and Forensic Services

Drug and Alcohol Misuse and Forensic Services

There are a number of issues related to drug and alcohol use which ESG can help with.  The use of drugs and alcohol can impair cognition, perception and motor skills. This can affect efficiency and safety at work, possibly endangering the individual, their colleagues or members of the public, as a result.

ESG’s Forensic Science services team are highly qualified and experienced. Using the latest techniques, we can provide you with an extensive range of services and advice, including:

• Drug and alcohol screening
• Sample collection and UKAS accredited analysis
• Pre-employment screening
• Random and post-incident testing
• Policy development and advice
• Drug analysis
• Identification and quantification of sold drugs
• Examination of drug-taking paraphernalia
• Supply chain investigation
• Fire and arson investigation
• Arson accelerant identification
• Fire scene examination and spread of flames assessment
• Defensible Crime Scene examination
• Rapid review of the scientific evidence
• Comparisons of tool and shoe marks
• Examination of the contact transfer evidence, including glass, paint and fibres etc
• Expert witnesses