Regular readers of our blogs will notice that we mainly focus on drugs, such as alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines and ecstasy. These are the drugs that are more widely…
Category: Drug testing
Workplace drug testing is a broad term that describes any drug testing implemented in workplaces. It can include methods such as saliva and urine drug testing.
Workplace drug testing with a difference
Integrity Sampling is Australia’s most trusted workplace drug testing teams, with locations in more than 40 cities and towns nationwide. Our work takes us into a lot of workplaces, such…
ACT makes drug testing refusal instant suspension
We’ve highlighted before in our blogs that while you have every right to refuse drug testing on roadsides and in workplaces, you shouldn’t. Now, there are more reasons why you…
Can you fail drug testing after eating a bagel?
While you could certainly fail workplace drug testing if you took heroin, what about if you consumed the poppy seeds contained in a bagel? The question comes after a United…
Meth harms highlighted in South Australia
While our blogs mainly focus on drug testing and the safety implications of people going to work and driving while on drugs, there is of course plenty of evidence of…
South Australia’s drug testing results don’t paint full picture
While latest drug testing results shows that South Australia has the highest regional methylamphetamine consumption in the nation, a peak drug and alcohol body says the testing doesn’t show the…
How would the legalisation of cannabis affect drug testing?
The debate on whether recreational cannabis use should be legalised in Australia is not going away, with those for and against the change mounting cases. As we’ve reported before in…
What’s in that illegal drug?
What’s in that drug you’re about to ingest, inject or smoke? While you might think you’re taking ecstasy, cocaine or another drug, the truth is you have no idea and…
The ICE cold truth about drug testing in Victoria
What would you potentially do if you’d taken the drug ICE? Would you go to work or drive a car or do something else you wouldn’t normally do when not…
Not all fine at NSW mine
Significant fine emphasises need for drug and alcohol testing in NSW While it doesn’t relate to drugs or alcohol, a recent large fine for a NSW mining company should serve…
Do drug seizures reduce drug use?
If you watch, read or listen to the news, you’ll know the media regularly highlights big drug busts in Australia. In the last week alone, authorities have discovered a record…
Cocaine prices soar to record levels
It seems that the cost of practically everything is going up and here’s another item to add to the list – although thankfully it’s not something most of us need!…
Can you fail drug testing while taking medicinal cannabis?
Medicinal cannabis is regularly in the news and while debate rages over its effectiveness as a medicinal product, there are other important questions that needs answering. That is, can you…
Fake urine cheating drug testing
Regular readers of our posts will know that we recommend saliva drug testing over urine drug testing for our clients. While there are several reasons for this – and we’ll…
Refusing drug testing a silly act
Can you refuse to undertake drug testing if you’re asked to at your workplace? Can you refuse if you are asked to undertake roadside drug testing by Victoria Police? As…
6 reasons to implement workplace drug testing
You own or manage a medium to large business where safety is critical, but up until now you’ve resisted the urge to conduct workplace drug testing. “It will cost too…
Legalising cannabis and what it may mean for drug testing
While cannabis is largely illegal in Australia, the debate on whether the laws should stay the same is continuing. So, we thought it was time to have a closer look…
Drug testing – mixing work with displeasure
How can you fall foul of the police and your employer at the same time? In the case of a truck driver, failing roadside drug testing will do the job.…
Drug testing highs a low feeling on Central Coast NSW
A Daily Telegraph article suggests that if you drink and drive, you’re a bloody idiot, but if you take drugs and drive chances are you’re becoming a more common idiot.…
Warning about drugs purchased over the Internet
If you’re purchasing drugs over the Internet to help you stay awake to work or drive, you could be risking your health and the safety of others. In addition, you…