Articles and press releases from ALCO-Safe

Tackling substance abuse in the workplace

Published: 11/06/2025    |    Views: 246
Your policy should reflect that you're testing for current impairment, not lifestyle choices.

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Cannabis law misconceptions demystified

Published: 11/06/2025    |    Views: 98
ALCO-Safe can assist companies in writing a legally enforceable substance abuse policy

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Tackling substance abuse indispensable to workplace safety

Published: 10/12/2024    |    Views: 839
The mining sector has been quite receptive to substance testing as the Department of Mineral Resources ensures very good auditing.  

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From sober to stoned: How Gen Z's drug use is shaping South Africa’s workforce

Published: 10/12/2024    |    Views: 768
Prescription medicines, opioids, and marijuana are the top choices, reflecting a cultural shift and a growing openness to alternative substances.

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Breaking the cycle by empowering South African youth against substance abuse

Published: 14/10/2024    |    Views: 950
South African schools face a critical challenge: the widespread abuse of alcohol and drugs among students.

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