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Drug and Alcohol Testing at the Workplace

 

national drug and alcohol screening and testingComplete national drug screening and testing services – Oral fluid, urine, breath alcohol and now hair
development of drug and alcohol policies and proceduresAssistance with the development legally robust drug and alcohol policies and procedures
drug education workshops and trainingEducation workshops and training – from staff workshops to fully accredited drug tester certification
Fleet of mobile clinicsFleet of mobile clinics offering safe, hygienic and private surroundings
drug testing kits and devicesAll our drug and alcohol kits and devices compliant with Australian standards
Drug test result analysisTest results analysis and online assistance followed by concise reporting

Facts About Alcohol and Other Drugs in the Community

As a company at the forefront of alcohol and other drug (AOD) solutions in the workplace, Drug-Safe Australia has always sought to create better understanding of the issues around substance abuse within our unique and treasured Australian society. Some of the more startling statistics we’ve discovered include….

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facts-1-1Almost 70% of Australian illegal drug users are employed.

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facts-2-1Lost productivity due to alcohol and other drug abuse has been estimated to cost employers in Australia $16 billion annually.

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facts-3-1Alcohol is the second greatest cause of drug-related hospitalisations in Australia.

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facts-4-1About six million Australians aged 14 years and over have used an illegal drug.

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The most commonly used drugs, in descending order are: cannabis, ecstasy, methamphetamine/amphetamine, and painkillers/analgesics.facts-5-1

However, the use of “ICE” or methamphetamine is increasing dramatically with the result of destroying families and young lives. It is a catalyst for violence and extremely difficult to end addiction.

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facts-6-1Methadone is a synthetic heroin. Methadone users are not cured heroin users but maintaining a highly dependent addiction through a controlled programme.

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facts-7-180% of heroin users who wish to end
their addiction and go through a detox programme will relapse. Successful heroin detox is approximately 20%.

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According to Workcover statistics, in serious workplace
accidents where alcohol or other drugs are present, 80% of the injured are non-users.facts-8-1

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26% of Australian psychiatric patients
have a dependency on marijuana.

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facts-10-180% of the crime
committed in Australia
is drug related.

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Mixing marijuana with alcohol increases the risk of
having an accident from 3 to 48 times.

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facts-12-1Two out of three drug users
will find it difficult to abstain for a
whole day and will ‘top-up’ at work.

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ig-mobile-1-1Almost 70% of Australian illegal drug users are employed.

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ig-mobile-2-1Lost productivity due to alcohol and other drug abuse has been estimated to cost employers in Australia $16 billion annually.

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ig-mobile-3-1Alcohol is the second greatest cause of drug-related hospitalisations in Australia.

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ig-mobile-4-1About six million Australians aged 14 years and over have used an illegal drug.

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ig-mobile-5-1The most commonly used drugs, in descending order are: cannabis, ecstasy, methamphetamine/amphetamine, and painkillers/analgesics. However, the use of “ICE” or methamphetamine is increasing dramatically with the result of destroying families and young lives. It is a catalyst for violence and extremely difficult to end addiction.

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ig-mobile-6-1Methadone is a synthetic heroin. Methadone users are not cured heroin users but maintaining a highly dependent addiction through a controlled programme.

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ig-mobile-7-180% of heroin users who wish to end their addiction and go through a detox programme will relapse. Successful heroin detox is approximately 20%.

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ig-mobile-8-1According to Workcover statistics, in serious workplace accidents where alcohol or other drugs are present, 80% of the injured are non-users.

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ig-mobile-9-126% of Australian psychiatric patients have a dependency on marijuana.

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ig-mobile-10-180% of the crime committed in Australia is drug related.

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ig-mobile-11-1Mixing marijuana with alcohol increases the risk of having an accident from 3 to 48 times.

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ig-mobile-12-1Two out of three drug users will find it difficult to abstain for a whole day and will ‘top-up’ at work.

A Drug-Safe Community – a new reality for Australia

Michael White - Founder and CEOFor almost 20 years I have been working with businesses across Australia and the South Pacific to identify and address drug issues within the workplace.

Early in 2015 I realised that in spite of all the successful workplace programmes my business had introduced there were significant areas of a community largely ignored and vulnerable. While workplaces are a major and important segment of a community’s fabric, so are the sports clubs, Local Government bodies and schools. Nobody had successfully addressed these issues in the past so it was decided to create a team of dedicated and passionate individuals who lived and understood the people within their own community. These individuals understand local issues and proved to be best suited to address them.

From this idea grew Drug-Safe Communities. Local people who shared my concern for the future of Australian communities. Providing them with a wealth of industry knowledge matched to community focus and dedication which I believe provides the best solution to the issue of substance abuse in Australian society,

I hope you agree.

Sincerely,
Michael White signature
Michael White FAICD
Founder and CEO

Why Drug-Safe and
not Drug-Free?

The reality of 21st Century society is that it is an impossible dream to focus upon a Drug-Free Community. So, trying to create a 100% drug-free workplace is a pointless goal when many people require medication or prescribed drugs to lead a normal, productive and pain-free life.

The drugs in the Australian Standards for testing, and alcohol, are ones that are known to effect a person’s behaviour and fitness for duty. Through education and training programmes we are able to demonstrate why taking these drugs is not acceptable either at work, in sport, at school or generally within the social fabric of the Community.

Our Complete Drug-Safe Solution has been proven over and over…

Our innovative approach gives your workplace, sports facility of Community a comprehensive solution and includes

  • policy development,
  • educational workshops,
  • certified training course,
  • products for testing,
  • on site screening in house or in our mobile clinics
  • Comprehensive testing and results analysis.

We pride ourselves on having the experience and knowledge to manage the launch period and subsequent testing stage so that objections are professionally handled with minimal problems or objections.

Latest Articles

Why Testing for Ice Drug Abuse Is Critical For Your Company Now

Out of all illicit drugs, it is ice (also known as crystal meth), that has the biggest impact on workers, their families, and society.

It is a cause for such great concern that the Queensland state government is investing $5.4 million towards helping families break the cycle of ice addiction.

This highlights the problem of ice in what may seem a part of the population. What it does not show is the severity of ice in the workplace.

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The Strangest Drug Awareness Training Ever

As the founder of Drug-Safe Workplaces I have a few unusual stories to tell. Some I will never be able to divulge. But this is one of the strangest, and I can talk about it.

Early in the development of the alcohol and other drugs industry good work was hard to come by. So I would accept any opportunity to develop my skills and knowledge. Particularly when I was able to charge for my services.

Then one day I got this call…

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What Happens When You Drink No Alcohol For 90 Days?

Have you ever considered the significant impact your alcohol consumption is having on your life and that of others?

I came across a fascinating article by Ruari Fairbairns on the mindbodygreen website. He relates his story of being a regular (not excessive) drinker and deciding to abstain from alcohol completely for 90 days.

What he found was stunning.

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10 Expectations Vs. Reality – Myths about Marijuana

There are a lot of myths about Marijuana. Marijuana is widely regarded as one of the softer drugs in our society. While it is arguably less dangerous than heroin or ice, it is nonetheless an illegal drug. As with most illicit drugs, there are a lot of misconceptions in the general public.

Ignorance is clearly dangerous when it comes to consuming substances that alter perception and the ability to make proper judgements. Here are ten of the most common and serious myths about marijuana.
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What are Safe Levels of Alcohol at Work?

We all know alcohol is a drug. However, it is a drug that is considered acceptable to consume within reason. The question is, what quantity is reasonable in and around the workplace?

Are there safe levels of alcohol at work? If so, what are they and how do you ensure your employees adhere to them? Read More

Create a Drug Safe Workplace

Increase the safety of your workplace and contribute to a positive workplace culture. With over a decade’s experience in the industry we know how important it is to operate at the highest degree of professionalism, confidentiality and quality. Contact us today to discuss what you would like to achieve with your Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) program – and how we can help you.

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