Best personal breathalysers for alcohol testing in 2024
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Best personal breathalysers for alcohol testing in 2024
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How breathalyser false positives happen
False positives on breathalysers can spell legal trouble for the test subject. Understanding how false positives occur can help minimise their occurrences and ensure accurate results.
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How alcohol addiction affects your mental health
Alcohol use disorder affects millions of Australians and is one of the country's most treated addiction. The disease can cause a multitude of mental health issues which need to be...
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Pre-employment drug testing: Screening candidates for a drug-free workplace
To maintain a safe working environment, employers conduct pre-employment drug testing to screen candidates before joining the workforce. Here’s what you need to know about the procedure.
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The history of breathalysers
Alcohol testing has been around for nearly 100 years, and the invention of breathalysers revolutionised alcohol testing, making it easier to ensure sobriety anytime and anywhere.
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Breathalyser calibration FAQs: Your questions answered
Discover the essential FAQs about breathalyser calibration in our latest blog post, where we provide insight and information into maintaining your breathalyser’s accuracy at all times.
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How does a urine drug test kit work?
Urine drug test kits are among the most popular ways to test subjects for drugs due to their convenience, accuracy and ease of use. Here, we’ll discuss how it works...
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Best practices for breathalyser accuracy
Many people still doubt the accuracy of breathalysers despite being used by law enforcement, employers, medical officials, and everyday individuals. In this blog post, we dive into factors that affect...
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Why drugs and alcohol are a dangerous combination
Discover the health risks of combining drugs and alcohol in our latest blog post and how preventive measures in the form of breathalysers and drug test kits can help save...
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Why breathalysers are becoming more popular?
With drink driving continuing to be a major concern in Australia, personal breathalysers are becoming increasingly popular as a way for individuals to monitor their blood alcohol content.
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What affects the accuracy of drug test kits?
As drug test kits become an integral part of workplace safety, law enforcement and other fields of work, we take a look at how accurate a drug test kit really...
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How breathalysers aid in treating alcoholism
Going through an alcohol addiction can be among the most trying times for both the patient and their loved ones. Here, we discuss how breathalysers can aid a patient going...
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The ethics of breathalyser usage: Balancing privacy and safety concerns
The implementation of alcohol breath tests has become an integral tool in maintaining public safety. However, their usage raises important ethical questions regarding privacy, civil liberties and the potential for...
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The role of breathalysers in workplace safety: Ensuring sobriety on the job
With over $60 billion worth of claims caused by substance use-related injuries at the workplace, ensuring safety on the job is paramount. Breathalysers can help ensure sobriety wherever you are.
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Knowing the cost of an interlock breathalyser in Australia
Having a mandatory alcohol interlock order will cost more than money. In this blog post, we discuss the different costs of installing the device in your vehicle.
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What can a saliva drug test kit detect?
Andatech saliva drug test kits can detect up to eight major drug groups through a single test, delivering results quickly and accurately.
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The benefits of owning a personal breathalyser: Keeping yourself and others safe
Personal breathalysers give drinkers peace of mind, promote responsible drinking and help get them out of trouble with the law. Here are some reasons to own a personal breathalyser.
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What can a urine drug test kit detect?
Urine drug test kits are among the two most common drug test kits used for screening at workplaces, in medical establishments and even at home. Having an understanding of how...
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How to treat an alcohol addiction?
Also known as alcoholism, is a serious condition that plagues Australians, causing them to become dependent on alcohol which can have severe effects on one’s overall well-being.
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All you need to know about Andatech Calibration Management Plans
Andatech calibration management plans offer a convenient solution to ease the calibration procedure that entails reminder emails, next calibration dates, shipment and more.
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Workplace challenges of medical marijuana
Since its legalisation in 2016, medical marijuana has been used to treat a host of different illnesses and conditions. Despite its many benefits, it still poses different challenges and dangers...
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What is an alcohol interlock?
Alcohol interlocks are often part of a court order for citizens found guilty of drunk driving in Australia. It ensures that the driver cannot start his/her car without registering a...
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What substances do drug test kits detect?
Andatech saliva and urine drug test kits detect up to 11 different kinds of drugs, including amphetamine, cannabis, cocaine and even alcohol.
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Andatech breathalysers – an innovative solution for family custody cases
Find out how lawyers are using Andatech breathalysers to resolve family custody cases in an innovative way. Read this real-life use case of our breathalysers.
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Drink driving penalties in Australia by state
In an effort to decrease the occurrences of drink driving offences and its risks, states and territories have imposed severe punishments against drivers that break this law.
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Benefits of on-site drug and alcohol testing
The use of drugs and alcohol at the workplace cause billions of dollars every year in absenteeism and lost production as well as injuries and even death.
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How to deal with alcohol use at work
Alcohol use at the workplace leads to reduced productivity, impaired performance, and poor decision-making skills while on duty, putting employees at risk of legal, financial and health issues.
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What is alcoholism and how to prevent it
Alcoholism is Australia's most treated addiction. Learn more about what alcoholism is, how you can prevent it and what you can do to help loved ones.
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Personal breathalyser dos and don’ts
If used correctly, your personal breathalyser can accurately measure your BAC, help keep you safe from drunk driving and help you get home safely.
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How accurate is a breathalyser?
Learn about the different factors that affect the accuracy of a breathalyser including the type of sensor used, presence of foreign substances and more.
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How long do drugs stay in your system?
Drug testing has become an integral part in society as many it is used for employment, legal proceedings and personal health. All of this requires an understanding of drug detection...
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How much alcohol is too much?
While most of us enjoy cracking a cold one with our mates now and again, Australian health officials warn against drinking more than 10 standard drinks a week or more...
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Why binge drinking is dangerous
Binge drinking can lead to a host health problems that can include the vital organs, immune system, nervous system, sexual health and more. Here's what you need to know about...
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Alcohol use among senior citizens
Due to a number of reasons directly related to aging, senior citizens may suffer more consequences from frequent alcohol drinking than the younger generation.
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COVID-19 workplace safety infographic
By following some these guidelines, society as a whole will be able to stop the transmission of the COVID virus, ensuring the safety of Australians.
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What you need to know about breath alcohol results
Here's what you need to know about alcohol breath tests, how breathalysers work, their accuracy, the different BAC readings and Australian drink driving laws.
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How to use a breathalyser
This easy-to-read infographic will teach you how to use your Andatech or AlcoSense breathalyser the right way so you and your loved ones can stay safe no matter the occasion.
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Drink driving laws around the world
Each country has its own drink driving laws and limits. If you're travelling and plan to drink alcohol or drive, check out your destination's alcohol limit.
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5 tips for going sober this Dry July
Dry July promotes abstaining from alcohol throughout the month and raising funds for cancer patients. If you're looking to make a difference, here are some tips to help you get...
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Common drug types, their effects, and dangers
As drug use has become a common problem in Australian society, we explore how some of the most commonly used drugs in Australia affect abusers.
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How dangerous is alcohol poisoning?
Consuming too much alcohol in a short timespan will lead to large spikes in one's BAC level and can lead to serious health problems and even death.
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Why is drink driving considered unsafe?
As alcohol affects one's judgements, decision making skills and overall cognitive ability, it's no secret that the ability to drive is affected.
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What factors affect our blood alcohol content?
As the effects of alcohol are felt differently from person to person, Andatech takes a look at the different variables that affect one's blood alcohol content or BAC.
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Alcohol & youth – the need for breathalysers
Having a breathalyser can help parents and guardians monitor drinking trends among their teenage children.
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How to perform an alcohol breath test
When done the right way, an alcohol breath test can give you accurate breath alcohol results to check your impairment level and help you make informed decisions.
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Synthetic marijuana, K2, Spice: all you need to know about synthetic cannabis
Get to know the dangers of synthetic weed, its effects on users and why it's far more dangerous than traditional marijuana.
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The difference between alcoholism and drug addiction
As alcoholism and drug addiction plague Australian society, we take a look at the difference between the two and the roles we play in ending the cycle.
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Effects of alcohol on driving
Even at low doses, alcohol has the ability to reduce alertness, reaction times, vigilance and other key physiological functions while making you drowsier without you even knowing.
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When can you drive after drinking alcohol?
Knowing how alcohol affects your body, how it's metabolised and how to calculate your BAC level will help you decide when it's safe to drive after a night of drinking.
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How many standard drinks to .05?
Anyone who drives should know the legal drink driving limit of below 0.05%BAC. Learn the methods to find out how many Standard Drinks it will take you to reach 0.05.
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Drunk driving vs Hangover driving
Studies have found that drivers suffering from hangovers show the same symptoms as drunk drivers. In some cases, driving with a hangover could be worse than drunk driving.
