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Recommendation 167
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Consistently update prison drug testing methods to detect evolving New Psychoactive Substances.
Conclusion
The MoJ and HMPPS must consistently update prison drug testing methods to enable the detection of the constantly changing chemical makeup of these NPS, including synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic opioids. Robust data collection should be expanded to include drug purity/potency where feasible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 34)
Government Response
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