With many cities around Australia now having electric scooter rental programs, for some people this may provide a temptation to ditch the car, hire a scooter, and have a few…
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Perth ICE users are drug testing targets
Police conducting roadside drug testing in Perth and around the state, as well as workplace drug testing firms, are more likely to record positive tests for methamphetamines or ICE here…
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…
Our brains can recover from drug and alcohol use
Several weeks ago we highlighted in a post the damage that even moderate amounts of alcohol can do to your brain. While the information is enough to make your next…
Education an important part in drug and alcohol management
If you’re truly serious about managing the risks of drugs and alcohol in your workplace, then education must play a key role. This is not just education for employees or…
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…
Alcohol testing with a lick?
Music festival attendees in Finland have been provided with a wristband that they could lick to get an indication of their blood alcohol concentration. According to an article on thestar.com,…
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…
Calls for workplace drug and alcohol testing to stay
The Australian Constructors Association has called for drug and alcohol testing on building sites to remain, after the Federal Government announced sweeping changes to the way the industry will be…
What’s your policy on alcohol and drugs?
What’s your businesses’ policy on alcohol and drugs? Do you have a drug and alcohol policy that robustly lays out your plans and guidelines, or is your approach more casual…
Testing times for alcohol and your brain
In last week’s post we looked at how combining alcohol with prescription medications can be dangerous, but alcohol alone poses its own risks. We know, for example that combining alcohol…
Prescription medications and alcohol – know the risks
There are risks involved in taking any drug, whether it’s an illegal one such as ICE or heroin. or a prescription medication such as a sleeping tablet or pain medication.…
Drug testing trial in Melbourne increase chances of being caught
It’s commonly said that if you take drugs and drive you’ll be caught by roadside drug testing, and a recent trial in Melbourne means it’s now truer than ever. The…
Alcohol testing in Brisbane doesn’t discriminate
It doesn’t matter who you are, if you drink alcohol and then drive, roadside alcohol testing in Brisbane will catch you. It doesn’t matter if you’re on a minimum wage,…
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…
Getting caught in drug testing in Brisbane can be a life saver
A common comment on social media on any posts about roadside drug testing in Brisbane will inevitably claim that it’s all about revenue raising. However, there a plenty of true…
Digging for a better way to manage alcohol in Western Australia
If you’re a fly-in, fly-out mine worker in Western Australia, or have other reasons to stay at a mine on-site accommodation facility, you’ll now be limited to four alcoholic drinks…
Mower, man, alcohol, drugs… trouble!
According to the Bendigo Advertiser, a man caught driving his ride-on lawnmower with a drug and alcohol in his system will face the magistrates court. The man was caught by…