How long will it take for alcohol to be processed by your body, so that you can drive and go to work safely? The simple answer is it takes approximately…
Category: Drug and alcohol education
The importance of educating employees about drugs and alcohol, so they understand their responsibilities and can make informed choices.
Take the First Step in drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Integrity Sampling is proud to announce a partnership with First Step, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people overcome drug and alcohol abuse and associated health and social issues. First Step…
Amphetamines versus methamphetamines
We hear a lot about amphetamines and methamphetamines in the media, particularly in relation to the drug ICE, which is a type of methamphetamine. So what is the difference between…
Employees need to weigh up drug and alcohol risks
If you’re an employee, what risk do you face by coming to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol? The most obvious risk is that you’ll be caught and…
Alcohol and drug survey shows some encouraging trends
Australia’s most comprehensive drug and alcohol survey has found that prevention programs to reduce alcohol and drug harm is working, but more needs to be done. The National Drug Strategy…
Can I manipulate the result of my drug test?
It’s a question we get asked quite a lot – is it possible to manipulate the result of a drug test? The Australian Drug Foundation is a great resource for…
Testing of workers now even more important
An extensive survey of nearly 10,000 Australian workers has found that more than 5% of people admit to having worked under the influence of alcohol. In addition, one in 50…
Drug use growing in older people
It’s often thought that drug use is mainly an issue for the young, but the release of a recent report shows that older people are also seeking treatment for alcohol…