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Drug driving: How different drugs affect driving skills

Drug driving: How different drugs affect driving skills

Although all drugs impair a person’s ability to drive, some substances are more potent than others, making it far more dangerous to drive, risking your life and those around you.

Drug driving: How different drugs affect driving skills

Although all drugs impair a person’s ability to drive, some substances are more potent than others, making it far more dangerous to drive, risking your life and those around you.

Cut-off levels for saliva and urine drug test kits in Australia - Andatech

Cut-off levels for saliva and urine drug test kits in Australia

The outcomes of a drug screening test depend on the cut-off levels of drug test kits, as laid out in AS/NZS4760:2019 and AS/NZS4308:2008.

Cut-off levels for saliva and urine drug test kits in Australia

The outcomes of a drug screening test depend on the cut-off levels of drug test kits, as laid out in AS/NZS4760:2019 and AS/NZS4308:2008.

Fentanyl use in Australia and how to detect its use

Fentanyl use in Australia and how to detect its use

This blog post explores one of the fastest rising street drugs in Australia, its dangers and how you can detect fentanyl use among individuals to promote a safer environment.

Fentanyl use in Australia and how to detect its use

This blog post explores one of the fastest rising street drugs in Australia, its dangers and how you can detect fentanyl use among individuals to promote a safer environment.

Why mining companies are turning to saliva drug test kit

Why mining companies are turning to saliva drug test kits

Despite urine drug test kits previously being preferred in mining sites, the benefits brought about by oral or saliva drug test kits have now been realised, making them the wiser choice when conducting drug testing at workplaces.

Why mining companies are turning to saliva drug test kits

Despite urine drug test kits previously being preferred in mining sites, the benefits brought about by oral or saliva drug test kits have now been realised, making them the wiser choice when conducting drug testing at workplaces.

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Urine vs Saliva drug test kits

Urine and saliva drug test kits are two of the most common methods for drug testing used at the workplace. Both methods of drug testing come with their own pros and cons. Choosing between the two depends on your drug testing requirements.

Urine vs Saliva drug test kits

Urine and saliva drug test kits are two of the most common methods for drug testing used at the workplace. Both methods of drug testing come with their own pros and cons. Choosing between the two depends on your drug testing requirements.

Educating employees on drugs and alcohol at work

Educating employees on drugs and alcohol at work

This blog post discusses the first crucial step to ensuring a safer and more productive workplace: efficient education that will, in turn, empower employees and the workforce to make smart decisions and how breathalysers and drug test kits help aid an alcohol and drug free workplace.

Educating employees on drugs and alcohol at work

This blog post discusses the first crucial step to ensuring a safer and more productive workplace: efficient education that will, in turn, empower employees and the workforce to make smart decisions and how breathalysers and drug test kits help aid an alcohol and drug free workplace.

How does a urine drug test kit work?

How does a urine drug test kit work?

Urine drug test kits are among the most popular ways to test subjects for drugs due to their convenience, accuracy and ease of use. Here, we’ll discuss how it works and why they’re popular.

How does a urine drug test kit work?

Urine drug test kits are among the most popular ways to test subjects for drugs due to their convenience, accuracy and ease of use. Here, we’ll discuss how it works and why they’re popular.

Why drugs and alcohol are a dangerous combination

Why drugs and alcohol are a dangerous combination

Discover the health risks of combining drugs and alcohol in our latest blog post and how preventive measures in the form of breathalysers and drug test kits can help save lives.

Why drugs and alcohol are a dangerous combination

Discover the health risks of combining drugs and alcohol in our latest blog post and how preventive measures in the form of breathalysers and drug test kits can help save lives.

What affects the accuracy of drug test kits

What affects the accuracy of drug test kits?

As drug test kits become an integral part of workplace safety, law enforcement and other fields of work, we take a look at how accurate a drug test kit really is and the factors that affect its accuracy.

What affects the accuracy of drug test kits?

As drug test kits become an integral part of workplace safety, law enforcement and other fields of work, we take a look at how accurate a drug test kit really is and the factors that affect its accuracy.

What can a saliva drug test kit detect?

What can a saliva drug test kit detect?

Andatech saliva drug test kits can detect up to eight major drug groups through a single test, delivering results quickly and accurately.

What can a saliva drug test kit detect?

Andatech saliva drug test kits can detect up to eight major drug groups through a single test, delivering results quickly and accurately.

What can a urine drug test kit detect?

What can a urine drug test kit detect?

Urine drug test kits are among the two most common drug test kits used for screening at workplaces, in medical establishments and even at home. Having an understanding of how they work will be crucial in one’s daily life.

What can a urine drug test kit detect?

Urine drug test kits are among the two most common drug test kits used for screening at workplaces, in medical establishments and even at home. Having an understanding of how they work will be crucial in one’s daily life.

Workplace challenges of medical marijuana

Workplace challenges of medical marijuana

Since its legalisation in 2016, medical marijuana has been used to treat a host of different illnesses and conditions. Despite its many benefits, it still poses different challenges and dangers when used at the workplace. We explore the history, benefits and challenges that medical marijuana bring to the Australian workplace.

Workplace challenges of medical marijuana

Since its legalisation in 2016, medical marijuana has been used to treat a host of different illnesses and conditions. Despite its many benefits, it still poses different challenges and dangers when used at the workplace. We explore the history, benefits and challenges that medical marijuana bring to the Australian workplace.

What substances do drug test kits detect

What substances do drug test kits detect?

Andatech saliva and urine drug test kits detect up to 11 different kinds of drugs, including amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and even alcohol.

What substances do drug test kits detect?

Andatech saliva and urine drug test kits detect up to 11 different kinds of drugs, including amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and even alcohol.

Benefits of on-site drug and alcohol testing

Benefits of on-site drug and alcohol testing

The use of drugs and alcohol at the workplace cause billions of dollars every year in absenteeism and lost production as well as injuries and even death.

Benefits of on-site drug and alcohol testing

The use of drugs and alcohol at the workplace cause billions of dollars every year in absenteeism and lost production as well as injuries and even death.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

How long do drugs stay in your system?

Drug testing has become an integral part in society as many it is used for employment, legal proceedings and personal health. All of this requires an understanding of drug detection windows.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

Drug testing has become an integral part in society as many it is used for employment, legal proceedings and personal health. All of this requires an understanding of drug detection windows.

Common drug types, their effects and dangers

Common drug types, their effects, and dangers

As drug use has become a common problem in Australian society, we explore how some of the most commonly used drugs in Australia affect abusers.

Common drug types, their effects, and dangers

As drug use has become a common problem in Australian society, we explore how some of the most commonly used drugs in Australia affect abusers.

Synthetic marijuana, K2, Spice: all you need to know about synthetic cannabis

Synthetic marijuana, K2, Spice: all you need to know about synthetic cannabis

Get to know the dangers of synthetic weed, its effects on users and why it's far more dangerous than traditional marijuana.

Synthetic marijuana, K2, Spice: all you need to know about synthetic cannabis

Get to know the dangers of synthetic weed, its effects on users and why it's far more dangerous than traditional marijuana.

4 most common illicit drugs in Australia

4 most common illicit drugs in Australia

Based on the AIHW 2019 statistics, the most common drugs used in Australia are cannabis, meth/amphetamines, ecstasy, and cocaine.

4 most common illicit drugs in Australia

Based on the AIHW 2019 statistics, the most common drugs used in Australia are cannabis, meth/amphetamines, ecstasy, and cocaine.

The legality of alcohol and drug testing at workplaces in Australia - Andatech

The legality of workplace alcohol and drug testing in Australia

In short, it is legal for employers in Australia to conduct workplace drug testing in accordance with the company's alcohol and drug testing policy.

The legality of workplace alcohol and drug testing in Australia

In short, it is legal for employers in Australia to conduct workplace drug testing in accordance with the company's alcohol and drug testing policy.

Drug detection windows - For how long can drugs be detected - Andatech

Drug detection windows - For how long can drugs be detected

In general, drug compounds can be detected in urine for a longer period of time compared to saliva. Detection windows vary according to the nature of the drug.

Drug detection windows - For how long can drugs be detected

In general, drug compounds can be detected in urine for a longer period of time compared to saliva. Detection windows vary according to the nature of the drug.

How drug test kits work and the options available in Australia - Andatech

How drug test kits work and the options available in Australia

Unlike pregnancy tests and COVID-19 self-test kits, 2 lines on a drug test kit indicates a negative drug test result. Here's an explanation of how it works.

How drug test kits work and the options available in Australia

Unlike pregnancy tests and COVID-19 self-test kits, 2 lines on a drug test kit indicates a negative drug test result. Here's an explanation of how it works.

How to choose a drug test kit for workplace drug screening uses - Andatech

How to choose a drug test kit for workplace drug screening uses

As no drug test kit is one-size-fits-all, there are 4 criteria to look at when choosing a suitable drug test kit for employees' drug screening at your workplace.

How to choose a drug test kit for workplace drug screening uses

As no drug test kit is one-size-fits-all, there are 4 criteria to look at when choosing a suitable drug test kit for employees' drug screening at your workplace.