New South Wales’ alcohol testing shame has been exposed in the latest research from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research.The research shows that in the 12 months up…
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Employees express their views on workplace drug testing
While many workers would prefer not to have to undergo workplace drug testing, most understand the need for the testing and are happy to comply for the sake of safety.…
Big brother could enhance drug and alcohol testing
A Melbourne company is developing technology that could one day help catch drivers under the influence. However, even if the technology is successful, it doesn’t spell the demise of drug…
Drug and alcohol support vital
What is substance misuse? Why do people misuse alcohol and other drugs? Where can people get drug and alcohol support? If you or a person you care for has an…
Alcohol interlock finger licking good
Failing roadside alcohol testing may lead to an alcohol interlock device being fitted to your car. It can also lead to embarrassing moments at KFC drive-throughs, if a recent incident…
Queensland roadside drug testing passes important milestone
With Christmas, New Year and a few other notable items (like rising interest rates, cost of living pressures and the war in Ukraine) hogging the headlines, here’s one piece of…
Workplace drug testing on trial
“How does the defendant plead,” asks the judge. I hear the words but it’s as if they come from a dream. It’s not until someone taps me on my shoulder…
Alcohol testing excuses make for funny fodder
If you fail alcohol testing – on the roadside or in the workplace – it’s very rare for people to escape a charge or consequences. For most people, there is…
Will you lose your job in workplace drug testing?
You’ve just walked into your workplace. The same as you’ve done for the previous days, weeks and years that you’ve had the job, except this day is different. The workplace…
High profile alcohol testing fails
If you’ve failed roadside alcohol testing in the past, you’ll understand the embarrassment and shame that it can cause. Not to mention, the fine you’ve had to pay or the…
Drugs, alcohol and water a dangerous mix
While we all know that police can stop you while driving a vehicle at any time to conduct drug and alcohol testing, did you know that the same applies on…
Getting hot under the collar over drug and alcohol testing
If there was a single most popular comment on Integrity Sampling’s social media posts when we do articles on drug and alcohol testing, it would be that politicians and the…
Is your work colleague safe to be a work?
What should you do if you think one of your work colleagues may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Should you report them to a supervisor, tell them…
Don’t rely on home drug testing kits
If you’re a recreational drug user, can you rely on a drug testing kit you’ve purchased from a chemist or online to tell if you’re okay to drive or go…
Alcohol testing in Australia a positive story
Turn on the news or read a lot of news articles and chances are that most stories will be somewhat negative. We’d have to admit, some of our blogs are…
Saliva drug testing versus urine testing for your business
Regular readers of our blogs will know that while we will carry out drug testing using urine samples if a business requires, Integrity Sampling recommends saliva drug testing in workplaces.…
‘Exotic’ drug use a worrying trend
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…
Alcohol testing figures in NSW showing worrying trend
There’s a worrying trend occurring across some states of Australia, with the rates of people failing roadside alcohol testing going up. A trend that is perhaps even more worrying when…
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…