You like to consider yourself a responsible person, so on a night out with mates, you organise an Uber to get you to the venue. Then, at the end of…
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Queensland e-scooter riders and alcohol testing
There’s a lot of media attention on e-scooters everywhere in Australia, including Queensland, and for good reason. In the sunshine state alone, more than 5500 infringements were handed out to…
If you buy drugs online, what will you receive?
If a doctor prescribes you medication, there are many checks and balances in place to ensure you receive what you need, in the quantities you need. If you buy drugs…
Reality hits hard for drug drivers in South Australia
If you’re a male driver between 20 and 40 who takes drugs, you should now be well aware that if you drive shortly after using, drug testing in South Australia…
The ultimate guide to hair follicle drug testing
Hair analysis has been used to detect metals and poisons in the human body for nearly 200 years, but its application in drug testing is far more recent. It wasn’t…
Alcohol testing nabs another ‘lucky’ driver in Tasmania
It often astounds us when we hear of people who have been nabbed by alcohol testing for high level drink driving offences. It doesn’t surprise us that they’ve been nabbed…
Safely does it – the importance of workplace drug and alcohol management
With 15 per cent of injuries at work worldwide caused by drugs and alcohol, the importance of workplace drug and alcohol management can’t be understated. Managing the risks of drugs…
Truck drivers on alcohol testing notice in WA
What does an astonishing alcohol testing incident in Queensland have to do with WA truckies? The incident occurred in Queensland when a truck driver was found on the ground near…
Wastewater drug testing highlights variations across the country
A few weeks ago we highlighted that another report from the National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program had been released. The program, which essentially involves drug testing stormwater systems across Australian…
Is more roadside drug testing required in NSW?
Easter may have well and truly come and gone, but in New South Wales the lingering concern over drug driving and the belief by some that roadside drug testing in…
Educating for safety – take our drug and alcohol testing challenge
It’s time to head back to the classroom, not for maths, English or science learning, but for drug and alcohol education. Specifically, it’s time to learn whether you could fail…
Navigating roadside drug testing in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory may be known for its crocodiles, colourful characters and stunning natural environment, but perhaps the key thing that sets us apart from the rest of nation is…
What should you include in your workplace drug and alcohol policy?
We’re constantly reminding clients that the first step in any drug and alcohol management isn’t testing, it’s all about the policy. So, what should you include in your workplace drug…
The link between crime data and workplace drug testing in Victoria
The latest release of crime data has revealed the places in Victoria where illicit drugs are trafficked, but what’s this got to do with workplaces and drug testing? According to…
ADHD and workplace drug testing collide
ADHD affects around one in twenty Australians and the number of people diagnosed with the disorder is on the rise. In recent years in particular, there has been a steep…
How mining revolutionised drug testing in Queensland
In the early 1980s, Queensland’s mining industry faced a daunting challenge. Some employees were regularly showing up to work under the influence of drugs, posing serious safety risks. What mining…
Latest survey reveals extend of alcohol and drugs issue
Statistics from the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey (NDSHS) have been released and show the extent of the alcohol and drug issue in Australia. It also throws up some…
Drug testing of wastewater in NSW highlights extent of drug issue
Sydney and NSW more widely are very proud of our sporting achievements and other titles, but when the records come from drug testing of NSW’s stormwater system, there are some…
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug or alcohol test?
Can you accidently fail a workplace drug test because of something you’ve eaten? Can you fail an alcohol test even though you believe you haven’t consumed any alcohol? From the…
Alcohol testing’s big catch in South Australia
How much can you drink before you pass out? That’s a question many people will ask after an alcohol testing incident in South Australia. As reported in the Murray Bridge…