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 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

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

NHMRC publications on Alcohol, Drugs & Substance Abuse

AIHW publications on alcohol and other drugs. Contains statistical findings related to alcohol & other drugs consumption in Australia

Newsletters:

Managing alcohol related incidents – How confident are you? Lessons from Halge v Nestle Australia case