Did you ever wonder how roadside saliva drug testing came about? The risks of drinking alcohol and driving have been known for a long time. We’ve known that mixing alcohol and driving can be deadly, due to the reduction in coordination and concentration that alcohol can have on your system, and the reduction in...
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Saliva drug testing
Saliva drug testing the best method
Picture this. You’re driving along when you notice police up ahead, with what appears to be a booze bus parked nearby. You’re stopped by the police expecting to have to undergo alcohol testing, but instead the police are undertaking drug testing and you’re asked to provide a sample. No problems you think, a sample...
Urine drug testing ‘fake pee’ on the rise
The company that Integrity Sampling uses for laboratory confirmations in some states is reporting an increase in the incidence of synthetic or fake urine being discovered in urine drug testing samples. The practice of using fake urine to fool urine drug testing is not new, as we’ve previously reported in our blog. In essence,...
Fake pee used to fool urine drug testing
One of the many reasons we give for recommending saliva drug testing over urine drug testing is that urine testing can be subject to tampering. While some may think we’re taking the piss (sorry for the pun!) here is further proof from the United States that this is a very real issue. Drug testing...
Roadside drug testing likely to increase
As we’ve reported numerous times in our blog, there has been a staggering number of people providing positive results in roadside drug testing carried out across Australia. Now, a National Drug-Impaired Driving working group has been established by the Federal Government to work towards a national best practice model for roadside drug testing. The...
Saliva testing for drugs better for your Victorian business
In our role, one of the questions we’ve been asked a lot since we started drug and alcohol testing over 15 years ago is which is best for my Victorian business, saliva testing or urine drug testing? First of all, it’s best to declare that we’re somewhat biased when it comes to this question....
Saliva the best workplace drug testing method
The debate over whether saliva drug testing is a more accurate and reliable method of detecting drugs than urine drug testing has raged for years. And, despite plenty of evidence that shows that saliva drug testing is the better method, it seems the debate will continue. A recent media release from one of our...
Can you beat saliva drug testing?
After a big weekend, which saw you using a variety of drugs and enjoying a few drinks to boot, you’re ready for another week of work. But before you head off to work you get out your secret weapon. The mouthwash you purchased after Googling ‘Can you beat saliva drug testing?’ After a quick...
How accurate is saliva drug testing?
Picture this. You’re driving to work on a Monday morning and get stopped for a roadside drug test or get asked to take part in random saliva drug testing in your workplace. Trouble is, you took an ecstasy pill, or smoked a few joints, or injected ICE the night before. Are you safe or...
Why saliva drug testing is the best choice
Police forces around the world are using oral samples for their roadside drug testing and, if your business is contemplating introducing drug testing in the workplace, you should ensure your drug testing company uses saliva drug testing too. Why is saliva drug testing the best choice? Getting results is quick. In fact, from start...