Archive for ‘drug testing’ tag
24 per cent rise in drug drivers in NSW
480 drivers tested positive for drugs in 2009 in New South Wales - up by 24 per cent from 2008.
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Random drug testing on our roads
Random Drug Testing is still in its infancy. Minimal research is available to determine a standardised measure of the concentration required to affect driving skills. Any positive test results in prosecution.
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Drug testing in our schools?
There are several high profile independent schools in Australia that are currently testing their students for illicit drugs such as marijuana, ecstasy and methamphetamine. Is it an invasion of privacy? Or is it an good way to prevent drug use?
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Car crash victim drug testing
Victoria Police has been asking doctors and nurses in emergency departments to take blood from people involved in collisions, so they can test them for cannabis, methamphetamines, benzodiazepines and alcohol.
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