DASA Resources

Some of the best resources available on the internet are listed below.

In particular the UK IIDTW study was very thorough in its literature review on drug and alcohol testing and policy issues and is an excellent paper which reviews all aspects of this topic.

For more information on drugs and alcohol in the workplace and for assistance with your drug and alcohol policy and testing please contact DASA as follows:

Dr David Allen MBBS(Hons),DPH,FAFOEM
david allen@qoh.com.au
Phone: 02 98977699 Fax: 02 98977390

Links on drugs and alcohol in the workplace:

Drug Detection and Law Enforcement - Australian Institute of Criminology paper

Drug and Alcohol "Abuse" and Testing of Workers - Ken Pidd - Flinders University

Australian Drug Foundation -a non-government, not-for-profit
organisation that provides effective drug prevention for the community

Alcohol and other Drugs Council of Australia (ADCA) - provides links to help-lines and information and fact sheets on specific drug and alcohol and strategies

The Building Trades Group Drug and Alcohol Program

AUDIT questionnaire for alcohol problems

The home page for Alcohol and Other Drugs: a website for General Practitioners and Health Professionals. Very useful links here!

Summary conclusions of the Independent Inquiry into Drug Testing at Work - UK research.

UK drugs and work resources - quite useful.

General Alcohol and Drug Abuse Resources - Australian

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