MDMA and “Magic Mushrooms” recognised as medicines by TGA
MDMA (the active ingredient in ecstasy) and psilocybin (the active ingredient in “magic mushrooms”) recognised as medicines by the TGA
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DASA
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Cough & cold products containing Pholcodine recalled due to safety concerns.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently cancelled the registration of 55 pholcodine-containing cough and cold products in...
DASA
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Canada revises their alcohol consumption guidelines. Will Australia follow suit?
In 2011 Australia and Canada had the same guidelines on alcohol consumption, both countries limiting alcohol to 10 standard drinks for...
Haines Media
- Jan 18
- 2 min
Workplace Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy: Not a problem, Until it is
Conducting drug or alcohol testing at the workplace is a business strategy to manage health and safety risks at work. The workplace and alco
DASA
- Nov 18, 2022
- 2 min
Do newcomers know about your drug and alcohol policy?
It seems that in the wake of COVID, as companies return to some kind of normal, staff are not always returning with them. In fact, job...
DASA
- Nov 3, 2022
- 3 min
The Work Christmas Party
Employers have a legal responsibility to protect the health and safety of their employees when attending authorised work functions.
DASA
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Latest data shows meth is on the rise
According to the most recent data, gathered in April and June this year, consumption of methamphetamine has risen across the country.
DASA
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Over the Counter Medicinal Cannabis
You may have heard that medicinal cannabis will now be available over the counter. Let’s take a minute to understand what this really...
DASA
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min
Medicinal Cannabis in the Workplace
About This Event: The use of cannabis for medicinal reasons is growing rapidly in Australia. Yet it is not well understood and is complex...
DASA
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Case Study on Medicinal Cannabis
We are getting more and more calls from clients unsure how to navigate the issue of medicinal cannabis in their workplace. While their...
DASA
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Weeding through the facts – An overview of cannabis usage in Australia and New Zealand
Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in both Australia and New Zealand. Here are some interesting facts. In Australia In 2019,...
Haines Media
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
Cold and Flu Medications at Work
The cold and flu season is here. The experts say that "Australia's influenza cases soar after two quiet years". The most effective way of...
Haines Media
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
Can Cold Medicine Make You Fail a Drug Test?
Case Study: Cough & Cold Medicine Can Produce a Positive Result Winter is well and truly here and that can only mean one thing – coughs...
Haines Media
- Jun 14, 2022
- 2 min
Safe and Effective Use of Cough & Cold Medicines
What really works? About This Event: Decongestants, expectorants, suppressants…. they are everywhere at this time of year. Many are...
DASA
- Jun 8, 2022
- 3 min
Case Study: In-House Drug & Alcohol Testing
In-house drug and alcohol testing is when an organisation uses their own staff and equipment to conduct testing, rather than engage an...
Haines Media
- May 31, 2022
- 2 min
Am I Fit for Work? Understanding Safe Use of Medicines Webinar
About This Event: When it comes to medicines and the workplace, the default question is often “Do you have a prescription for it”?...
Haines Media
- May 23, 2022
- 4 min
Post-incident Drug and Alcohol Testing at Workplace
We have been nominated as the workplace drug and alcohol testing provider at this company for over five years. During this time, we have...
Haines Media
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
Going Off Script
Non-medical Use of Pharmaceuticals Non-medical use of pharmaceuticals refers to the use of prescribed or over the counter medicine for...
Haines Media
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
COVID, Cold or Flu
How can I tell the difference? With so many similarities between the COVID-19, cold and flu viruses, it can be hard to know what exactly...
Haines Media
- May 4, 2022
- 4 min
Navigating Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications in the Workplace
Commencing Drug & Alcohol Testing in the workplace can prove controversial, but it is also a vital part of Australian policies for...
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