Historique
Périodique
A snapshot of workplace drug testing in the UK
Auteur(s) :
GEORGE, S.
Année
2005
Page(s) :
69-71
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
10
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus mots-clés
DEPISTAGE
;
PRODUIT ILLICITE
;
TEST
;
MILIEU PROFESSIONNEL
Thésaurus géographique
ROYAUME-UNI
Note générale :
Occupational Medicine, 2005, 55, (1), 69-71
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
BACKGROUND: There is a growing trend towards workplace drug testing in the UK, but there is little published data associated with this work. AIM: This survey reviews our findings from workplace drug testing in comparison with the results obtained from routine illicit drug monitoring. METHODS: The results of the analysis of 1617 specimens from 82 workplace drug testing sources and 12,281 submitted from drug dependency units were collated and compared. RESULTS: Workplace specimens were found to be positive for amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine and heroin. CONCLUSIONS: The data presented here suggest that a regular monitoring is required to discern the true extent of drug use in the workplace, especially in safety critical areas.
BACKGROUND: There is a growing trend towards workplace drug testing in the UK, but there is little published data associated with this work. AIM: This survey reviews our findings from workplace drug testing in comparison with the results obtained from routine illicit drug monitoring. METHODS: The results of the analysis of 1617 specimens from 82 workplace drug testing sources and 12,281 submitted from drug dependency units were collated and compared. RESULTS: Workplace specimens were found to be positive for amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine and heroin. CONCLUSIONS: The data presented here suggest that a regular monitoring is required to discern the true extent of drug use in the workplace, especially in safety critical areas.
Affiliation :
Regional Laboratory for Toxicology, City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham B18 7QH. Email : Stephen.George@swbh.nhs.uk
Royaume-Uni. United Kingdom.
Royaume-Uni. United Kingdom.
Cote :
A02879