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DASA
Jul 10, 20243 min read
What wastewater tells us about opioid use in Australia.
The most recent NWDM program report (#21) provides some insight into opioid consumption in Australia.
DASA
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Fentanyl – The Facts
The rise of fentanyl and synthetic opioids has become a concerning global health issue, including in Australia
DASA
Jun 25, 20242 min read
Nitazene – A Deadly New Opioid in Australia
Nitazenes are a highly potent synthetic opioid that have recently emerged on the Australian drug market.
DASA
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Illicit drug use – what does HILDA tells us
Consumption of illicit drugs is on the rise in Australia.
DASA
May 14, 20244 min read
Understanding Cannabis (Marijuana) Use
Cannabis represents a real safety risk for our workplaces as workers affected may be unsafe due to an altered state of consciousness
DASA
Apr 23, 20243 min read
The Geography of Illicit Drug Consumption & Implications for Workplace Drug Testing
An estimated 3.9 million (18%) people aged 14 and over in Australia had used an illicit drug in the previous 12
DASA
Apr 11, 20243 min read
Cold and Flu Medications – Implications for workplace drug testing
Raising awareness of the potential impact of cold and flu medications on workplace safety, and highlighting the alternative medications.
DASA
Mar 15, 20243 min read
Cocaine and Meth on the Rise - Implications for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing
Consumption of illicit drugs is on the rise, Notably, consumption of cocaine recorded a 19% increase.
DASA
Feb 28, 20242 min read
Crafting and Implementing an Effective Drug and Alcohol Policy
According to research completed by Flinders University into the workplace implications of alcohol and other drug use (National Centre for...
DASA
Feb 22, 20242 min read
The Rise of Fentanyl
The rise of fentanyl and synthetic opioids has become a concerning global health issue, including in Australia.
DASA
Feb 7, 20242 min read
A Sober Reminder - The Tragedy That Happened on the Eastern Freeway on 22nd April 2020.
The recent sentencing of a former company executive for his role in the April 2020 Eastern Freeway crash in Melbourne is a sobering reminder
DASA
Jan 23, 20242 min read
Urine drug testing standard ASNZS4308 has been updated
The updated standard, ASNZS4308 (2023), will eventually replace the previous 2008 edition
DASA
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Fair Work Commission Reinstates Worker after Positive Cocaine Result
In a recent decision, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has reinstated a worker who tested positive for the cocaine metabolite benzoylecgonine.
DASA
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Wrapping up the year safely
In the workplace, the leadup to Christmas is crucial for reinforcing the importance of safety.
DASA
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Prescriptions for MDMA available soon
we could likely see prescriptions for MDMA (for clinical and research purposes) as early as December.
DASA
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Navigating the Green Wave: Cannabis Trends in the Workplace
Research conducted between 2010 & 2019 indicates a substantial 17.4% increase in cannabis use among workers
DASA
Nov 10, 20232 min read
Drug and Alcohol Use by Industry
The report tells us that employed Australians were more likely to drink alcohol at risky levels and use illicit drugs.
DASA
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Polydrug Use and Implications for the Workplace
In recent years, Australia has witnessed a growing concern in the area of substance abuse, particularly in the form of polydrug use.
DASA
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Apparent Consumption of Alcohol in Australia
In 2019–2020, about 209 million litres of pure alcohol were made available in Australia.
DASA
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Planned change to NSW drug laws
In a bid to reduce long-term drug offending, the NSW government is looking to introduce fines for minor illicit drug offences.
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