A drop in positive drug tests would normally be a cause for optimism, but in this case the news has been tempered due to COVID-19. According to an article on…
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Medicinal cannabis and potential impacts on drug testing
Medicinal cannabis has been in the news again recently, with reports that the national medicines regulator is considering a new proposal on the drug’s use. What is the proposal, why…
Ballarat police tacking increased drug driving
An article in The Courier highlights the issues facing Ballarat police in combating drug driving, which is described as an increasing problem. In the article, Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant Stuart…
Roadside drug testing in Victoria extremely accurate
A senior police officer in Victoria has described the state’s roadside drug testing program as extremely accurate, in a press release to announce a new trial that will see drug…
End of COVID-19 restrictions could be start of drug flood
An article on LADBIBLE says there is one good thing about COVID-19 restrictions; it’s been keeping potentially deadly drugs out of Australia. That’s the good news. The bad news is…
Workplace drug testing failing the test
Last week we brought you an article on the increase in failed workplace drug testing results in the United Kingdom, where one-in-four workers tested have provided positive results in the…
Workplace drug use up during COVID-19
According to an article on the UK’s businessdesk.com, the use of drugs has soared among staff during the coronavirus lockdown. More than one-in-four UK workers have tested positive for drugs…
Testing times in South Australia
There have been further examples of the irresponsible risks people are prepared to take on our roads, this time in South Australia, with drivers failing drug testing and alcohol testing…
Alcohol testing – the gift of love
If you’re looking for a Father’s Day present for your dad, husband or significant other, we’ve got a suggestion for you that might not be romantic, but it sure is…
What can you do if you think an employee is high?
Imagine if you were a supervisor, manager or owner of a business and you suspected one of your employees was high on drugs. What can you do? What should you…
MP calls for increased drug testing on roads in Victoria
As we alluded to in one of last week’s posts (see Policing the police with drug testing), many people would like to see less drug testing on our roads, but…
Policing the police with drug testing
One of the regular comments on our Facebook page when we provide a report on drug testing – particularly roadside testing – is that the police should leave ‘innocent’, hard-working…
Australians’ drug and alcohol habits exposed
According to an article in the West Australian, Australians are smoking less, still drinking dangerously high amounts and taking more drugs than they were three years ago. The article is…
Why is drug testing necessary?
National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019 One of the common criticisms of police forces, governments and organisations like ours around Australia when it comes to drug testing is that it’s…
Drug and alcohol testing hits the back street in WA
According to an article on the PerthNow website, WA drivers who use the back streets to avoid roadside drug and alcohol testing better watch out! That’s because the WA Police…
Drug testing in Victoria an open and shut case
Police conduct drug testing on Victoria’s roads and on Victoria’s waterways, while organisations such as Integrity Sampling conduct drug testing in Victoria’s workplaces, so it shouldn’t surprise that tests are…
Alcohol testing results alarm ACT Police
An article on the-riotact.com claims that ACT Policing is alarmed at a spike in failed alcohol testing results and is warning Canberra motorists to stay safe and not to drink…
Can you beat saliva drug testing?
One of the frequent questions we get asked is ‘Can you beat drug testing?’. Now, while some people may raise their eyebrows at the question and wonder what illegal substance…
Aussies turning to drugs
Australian Associated Press has featured an alarming article that highlights that, “Australia’s toxic love affair with stimulants is in full bloom, driven by a relentless appetite for ice, samples from…
Drug and drink driving a concern in Queensland
Drug and drink driving and speeding are the major targets of Queensland Police, as they fight to arrest an alarming rise in road deaths despite fewer motorists on the roads…