on drug use in the workplace. These policies are commonly included as part of an employment contract.[5] While the majority of states have legalized marijuana in some form, covered...
With the increase in drug availability employers are starting to notice that drug use in the workplace is a real problem.
Alcohol and drug abuse affect the workplace in many ways. It can be an expensive problem for businesses that has a range of issues such as loss of productivity.
Improve occupational injury and illness prevention programs by assessing injury and illness risk factors and taking corrective actions. Address ergonomic hazards that may lead to musculoskeletal injuries, which affect productivity, contribute to workplace absences, and cause pain that may be treated inappropriately with opioids, putting workers at risk of opioid use disorder. Provide training and information on opioid misuse, including employees training and timely targeted information for injured employees. ...
Psychemedics Corporation releases its inaugural 2024 Insights Report, offering a comprehensive analysis of workplace drug trends from 2023....
A random sample of 1,200 employees of a steel manufacturing plant were randomly assigned to four different self-report methods of assessing illicit drug use: 1) Individual interview in the workplac...
When unaddressed, alcohol and other drug use disorders in the workplace are costly and dangerous for organizations, as well as individuals. There are many good examples of successful...
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The detrimental effects of substance use on workplace performance are well-documented, with consequences ranging from decreased productivity and increased absenteeism to higher rates of workplace a...
Drug testing in the workplace statistics indicate that drug testing has numerous benefits for employers and employees. Read the latest data!