What’s sillier than failing roadside drug testing in the Northern Territory? How about failing to stop at a random testing station? Or, forcing police to initiate a pursuit and driving…
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History of drug and alcohol use in Australia
Australia is a nation where alcohol and drug use has become deeply ingrained in society. Today, we rank among the highest consumers of methamphetamine per capita globally and have one…
Drug testing in Victoria gains wheels
Here’s sobering news from Victoria if you’re considering purchasing a used car. As well as the usual roadworthy and other checks, it may pay to have your prospective car undergo…
Top resources for drug and alcohol education in the workplace
Workplace drug and alcohol misuse is a growing concern for many Australian businesses. From decreased productivity and absenteeism to safety risks and legal implications, the impact on business can be…
Roadside v workplace drug testing in Queensland: 5000 ways to improve safety
Roadside drug testing is drug testing, right? Well, not quite. There are differences in the methods that police forces around Australia conduct their drug testing and it can be the…
Start 2025 with a new focus on drug and alcohol management
As many of us settle back into work routines after the festive season, it’s easy to get back into the work cycle by clearing emails and tackling daily tasks. But…
Protecting South Australia’s communities with drug testing in councils
Across South Australia, local councils play a vital role in maintaining public spaces, managing infrastructure and delivering essential services to communities. It’s an important role and one where the safety…
What happens if an employee tests positive for drugs
Employee drug testing is an essential tool for maintaining safety, productivity and compliance. One question that is often asked by employers considering implementing testing is “What happens if an employee…
Implementing drug and alcohol testing in your Tasmanian workplace in 2025
For some Tasmanian business owners and managers, the festive season brings more stress than joy. They worry about employees coming to work after a party or a night out, still…
Drugs and alcohol affect young and old
When most people think about issues with drugs and alcohol, they often presume it’s the young that are most at risk. However, as a new report has again shown, older…
The importance of drug testing in the logistics industry
Transportation and logistics is big business in Western Australia. The industry manages the storage and freight of billions of dollars of goods every year in Australia. It also employs over…
Mining the depths of ketamine for drug and alcohol education
You may not have heard of the ketamine before, but you may have even been administered the drug. Ketamine is commonly used as an anaesthetic in medical procedures, a treatment…
Drugs and drug testing hits the headlines in NSW
Drugs and drug testing have hit the news headlines in NSW recently, with calls for an increase in roadside drug testing. At the same time, the state digests the key…
Dollar drive for drug and alcohol management
There are many reasons to ensure your workplace’s drug and alcohol management policies and practices are up to scratch. Safety and the potential for tragic accidents is motive enough for…
Constructing a case for drug testing in the NT
There’s no doubt that construction is big in the NT, with the industry employing more than eight per cent of working Territorians. However, stats indicate it’s also one of the…
Is having an ‘accident’ in your pants a good reason to avoid workplace drug testing?
Is having an “accident” in your pants a good excuse to avoid workplace drug testing? According to a recent Fair Work Commission decision, the answer is no. In a case…
Pill testing in Victoria set to commence with Beyond the Valley music festival
After an about-turn by the state government, testing of drugs is set to commence in Victoria with the Beyond the Valley music festival in late December. A further nine more…
New Zealand a step closer to introducing roadside drug testing
We may have been conducting roadside drug testing in Australia since as early as 2004, but over the ditch it’s a different story. However, that is likely to change soon.…
Drug testing will catch you in Queensland this silly season
With the festive season—or “silly season,” as it’s often called—just around the corner, now is the perfect time for an important reminder. If you take drugs and then drive, go…
Illicit ADHD medication use a concern
What would you say if we told you that 54 per cent of Australians who took part in a recent survey admitted to taking pharmaceutical stimulants, such as ADHD medication,…