The Commonwealth Government has announced the formation of a taskforce to tackle the drug ICE. The taskforce will be led by Ken Lay who until recently was Chief Commissioner of…
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Truckies on ICE
Truckies are allegedly running organised drug syndicates, a front page story in the Herald Sun on April 7 claims. The article states that allegedly the truckies are dealing ice and…
Drug survey pleasure and pain
A worldwide drug survey in 2014 and involving close to 80,000 people has provided some interesting insights into the behaviours of drug users. Held by Global Drug Survey, the survey…
Testing times for Dräger’s partnership
High quality oral-fluid drug testing is accessible to Australian workforces thanks to an exclusive partnership between Dräger and Integrity Sampling. Integrity Sampling is the exclusive on-site drug testing provider and…
ICE education a priority
Following on from a front page story in the Herald Sun this week that claimed that suburban and country football players were allegedly using the drug ICE before matches, the…
ICE a concern in footy
A front page story in the Herald Sun on March 23 claims that suburban and country football players are allegedly using the drug ICE to enhance their performance, with some…
The faces of meth
What does the face of a methamphetamines user look like? This video, using morphing technology, gives an interesting and quite accurate account of the “Faces of Meth”.
How long do drugs stay in your system?
How long does it take for drugs to be processed by my body? How long can drugs be detected in my body? When can I drive and go to work…
In-house drug and alcohol testing
It’s a question that’s asked by some businesses: Can I conduct my own in-house drug and alcohol testing? The simple answer to this question is yes, you can conduct your…
How long does alcohol stay in your system?
How long will it take for alcohol to be processed by your body, so that you can drive and go to work safely? The simple answer is it takes approximately…
Integrity Sampling on show
Integrity Sampling will be one of the exhibitors at this year’s Australian Logistics Council Forum. Managing Director Michael Wheeldon and Sales Manager Victoria Debenham will be representing Integrity Sampling at…
Take the First Step in drug and alcohol rehabilitation
Integrity Sampling is proud to announce a partnership with First Step, a not-for-profit organisation that helps people overcome drug and alcohol abuse and associated health and social issues. First Step…
ICE and other drug use rampant amongst truck drivers
A segment on A Current Affair last night featured a special investigation into a truck driver who has filmed himself smoking ice while driving his 40-tonne truck. The report mentions…
Amphetamines versus methamphetamines
We hear a lot about amphetamines and methamphetamines in the media, particularly in relation to the drug ICE, which is a type of methamphetamine. So what is the difference between…
A crazy Christmas!
When is a positive a negative? When it involves a positive drug or alcohol test, something of which Integrity Sampling experienced all too often over the Christmas period. During November…
‘Ice age’ a concern for workplaces
According to an ABC investigation, experts and Integrity Sampling, Australia is in the grip of the drug ice, with labs starting up in homes, industrial complexes, shipping containers, trucks and…
Book drug and alcohol testing with Integrity Sampling
If you’d like to enquire about the availability of Integrity Sampling’s drug and alcohol technicians, we could be just a few mouse clicks away! Integrity Sampling’s Booking Enquiry System, on…
Drug testing ruled out
Integrity Sampling’s Michael Wheeldon has been interviewed on Channel 10 as part of a story on a proposal to introduce drug testing in schools. In the interview, Michael agrees the…
Employees need to weigh up drug and alcohol risks
If you’re an employee, what risk do you face by coming to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol? The most obvious risk is that you’ll be caught and…
Drug and alcohol testing locations
Location is king in real estate and, lets face it, it’s pretty important when it comes to drug and alcohol testing. While there are plenty of things that can be…