12 September 2025
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, highlights the growing concern over non-standard drugs in family law proceedings
Substances such as anabolic steroids, prescription medications (gabapentin, pregabalin, oxycodone), and hallucinogens are not routinely included in standard drug testing panels but can cause dependency, behavioural instability, and impaired parenting.
Law explains how AlphaBiolabs offers bespoke testing options to detect these drugs, addressing safeguarding concerns in contact disputes and parenting assessments. The article stresses the importance of targeted testing and awareness, ensuring child welfare and court assessments are not compromised by undetected substance misuse.
