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Securetec Newsletter - September 2023
Heroin is still responsible for the majority of opioid-related deaths and remains the most commonly consumed illegal opioid. However, the structures and challenges associated with the heroin scene have changed.
For many people in Europe, heroin addiction calls to mind the image of dishevelled, emaciated junkies. And these are certainly still to be found. However, the heroin scene has evolved and there are now many heroin addicts who do not fit this stereotype.
Securetec Newsletter - February 2022
The famous song “Space Oddity” by David Bowie, commonly believed to be about the experience of taking mind-altering drugs, perfectly describes the feelings of alienation and dissociation that come with using ketamine. Ketamine users have intense hallucinations and even near-death experiences, as well as being at a greatly increased risk of accidents and injuries. Long term use leads to dependency and irreversible damage to the body.
Securetec Newsletter - April 2022
More drug tests for fewer personal injuries
Stimulants have now infiltrated not only party districts, but also, rather frequently, everyday life. In routine situations, this drug use results in inappropriate behaviour: The number of accidents resulting in personal injury under the influence of drugs has increased fivefold from 1991 to 2019.
A landscaping company that services a large reputable private education facility is responsible for maintaining the grounds to immaculate condition. We speak to the owner directly about the company’s decision to implement drug & alcohol testing.
We are Australia's largest supplier of Saliva Detection Devices. Our Securetec DrugWipe is used by Australian Police for Roadside Drug Testing and is available for use at your Workplace.
Securetec Newsletter - September 2021
The goal is simple – reduce road deaths
70 per day. That’s the average daily number of road deaths in Europe right now. And governments and dedicated non-governmental organisations are using various approaches to reduce this figure further. For example, the “European Roads Policing Network”, or Roadpol for short, and LPH, the State Institute for Preventative Action are running road safety campaigns. Securetec is a Roadpol partner and recently attended the LPH Expert Meeting.
Findings from the underground
It all began in 2011. That was the year of the first wastewater analysis that evaluated the consumption of illegal drugs in 19 European cities. After its success, others followed – in 2020, more than 80 cities in 18 countries participated in the study. Eventually, objective data was used to perform a trend analysis of drug consumption.
To read the latest Waste Water Report Snapshot in Australia, click here.
Securetec Newsletter - May 2021
Working mums, sportspeople, partygoers – all united in the wish to appear infinitely capable. Methamphetamine seems to grant that wish. A physical and mental high that can last for days displaces the subsequent low, the risky side effects and the long-term consequences.
Under the model Work Health and Safety Act, workers must not be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. So, what are these tests, and why are they a tool for promoting health, productivity, and security at work?
Securetec Newsletter - July 2021
They never quite made the big time. When the first psychoactive substances (NPS for short) appeared on the market at the turn of the century, many people feared that they would flood the market and dazzle consumers. These drugs, often sold as “bath salts”, “air freshener” or “plant food”, were legal and relatively inexpensive. However, this assumption proved false. The sale and consumption of NPS has stagnated at a low level and, in some cases, even declined.
Employers have a legal obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 to provide a safe work environment for all employees. Illicit drugs can compromise ability on the job, such as lower reaction time, hinder cognitive ability, or impaired judgement.
WipeAlyser® is a portable device for the detection of drugs of abuse in combination with the DrugWipe drug screener. The WipeAlyser is ideal for roadside screening and drug screening in the workplace.
Securetec Newsletter - February 2021
Amongst the many impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are those on the global drugs trade and consumption behaviour. Many experts were surprised at the speed and flexibility with which both users and dealers adapted to the new situation.
Securetec Newsletter - December 2020
While magic mushrooms cannot be considered genuine competition for LSD, they enthral their devotees with a similar effect. Psychoactive mushrooms are currently enjoying increasing popularity. Despite the significant risks associated with their consumption, uncertainty surrounding long-term negative effects and the fact that they are illegal in most countries, the number of their advocates is rising, albeit at a low level. The overall prevalence of LSD and magic mushrooms is less than 1% in the EU.
In the workplace, employers have a legal obligation under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 to provide a safe work environment for all employees. Urine and saliva drug testing stands out as the most popular testing methods, but how do they compare in terms of accuracy and detection windows?
