When people consider the impacts of drugs and alcohol in the workplace they often presume it’s something that only affects so-called blue collar workers, but testing by Integrity Sampling shows…
Category: Drug and alcohol management
Drug and alcohol management is the important starting point for any business looking to better protect themselves from employees who come to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol
We’re positive – ICE and methamphetamines a major concern
There’s a lot of media these days about the drug ICE and its prevalence in our community and, if recent testing is anything to go by, ICE and other methamphetamine…
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…
‘Ice Age’ a Four Corners must see
A fascinating episode of ABC’s Four Corners this week claimed that there are many cities, towns and people around Australia that are in the grip of an ice drug epidemic.…
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…
Check add-ons for testing costs
If you’re looking for a provider to look after your drug and alcohol testing, one of your key considerations is likely to be costs. But it’s not just the cost…
Drug and alcohol management tick of approval
We’re not ones to blow our own trumpet, but it’s nice when someone else does it for us! Paul Zarb, National Workplace Health and Safety Manager for Martin-Brower Distribution, recently…
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…