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Drug testing and other stats show drugs not just a young issue
While many people think illicit drugs and taking risks with drugs and alcohol is a young person’s issue, as a recent roadside drug testing in Tasmania attests, this is not…
Can we legally implement drug and alcohol testing?
One of the most common questions Integrity Sampling receives is about the legalities of drug and alcohol testing. Typically, it’s from a business owner or manager, wondering if their workplace…
Drugs seized, arrests made in South Australia
Just on 140 kilograms of cocaine have been seized inside a shipment of luxury buses, resulting in the arrest of two Victorian men in South Australia. The seizure and arrests…
Should pollies be subjected to drug and alcohol testing?
The last week has sparked discussion which is sure to cause much controversy in Canberra and beyond. At the centre of the discussion is a simple question, should pollies be…
Workplace drug testing and water do mix in Western Australia
Can authorities conduct workplace drug testing on the captain of one of the huge container ships or bulk carriers that sail in Western Australia’s waterways? Not surprisingly, given the risks…
Alcohol testing the only way to know
A viral video of a ‘Dancing Cowboy’ completing a field sobriety test is certainly a hilarious look at the way that many areas of the United States still conduct alcohol…
Drug testing positives in South Australia lead to new campaign
With high drug testing positives and other concerning statistics, South Australia is set to launch a new campaign to encourage drug users to stay off the road. According to Mirage…
Roadside drug testing in Queensland unveils extent of issue
Roadside drug testing statistics in Queensland have revealed the staggering number of drivers who are taking drugs and getting behind the wheel. According to an article on the CarExpert website,…
Drug testing positive rates soar in NSW
Rod Roberts, the Independent Member of the Legislative Council in New South Wales, has spoken on radio station 2GB about the alarming new drug testing positive rates in NSW. On…
What happens if you fail a drug test at work?
If you work in an industry where safety is a priority – such as transportation, aviation, manufacturing or mining – chances are you need to regularly undergo workplace drug testing.…
More roadside drug testing on the way for Victoria
Close to 300 people were killed in 2023 on Victoria’s roads, making last year one of the worst in recent times for road fatalities. Police have urged motorists to take…
Drug and alcohol education vital
If you drank alcohol to excess or took other drugs at risky levels, would you recognise you had an issue? It seems that most people don’t, leading the Alcohol and…
RACQ calls for increased drug testing in Queensland
The RACQ, Queensland’s peak motoring body, has called on the State Government to increase roadside drug testing. In particular, they want to see testing become mandatory after all crashes. The…
New year, new workplace drug and alcohol management focus
As many of us are getting back to work after a festive season break, it can be tempting to spend your time clearing emails and catching up on day to…
Drug testing result only tip of the issue
A positive roadside drug testing result would normally be enough to have most people facing a fine and license suspension, but the consequences in a recent case in Tasmania are…
Workplace drug and alcohol testing in the air
An aviation safety expert says that pilots may face an increase in drug and alcohol testing. This follows the news that the Sea World Helicopters pilot who died in a…
It’s a wrap for drug and alcohol management
If you’re a workplace manager or owner and you’ve just spent the entire festive season concerned, it’s time to do something about it. Instead of worrying that an employee under…
Nearly 50 tonnes of illegal drugs seized by AFP and partners
Authorities prevented nearly 50 tonnes of illegal drugs from reaching Australia in the 2022-23 financial year. To put this in perspective, that’s the equivalent weight of around 25 large cars…
Cannabis + vaping = increased use of substances
There’s plenty of research that shows the negative impacts of cannabis and the same goes for vaping. But what happens when you vape cannabis? In a recent report published in…