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Workplace drug testing serves several essential purposes, sometimes far more vital and well beyond the boundaries of the workplace. There are six common types of workplace drug testing; pre-employment, random, post-accident, for-cause or reasonable suspicion, return to work and accelerated or follow-up testing. Reasonable suspicion or “for-cause” testing is perhaps the most difficult “type” of […]
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Americans like to drink. Americans drink approximately 2.3 gallons of alcoholic beverages per year. Nearly half the population over the age of 12, or 133 million, report the past month’s use of alcohol, with 45% of that group reporting binge drinking* according to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). A 2017
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Our articles typically focus on the impact of drugs and alcohol on workplace safety. Because June is “Gun Violence Awareness Month,” we thought we would take a slight detour and write about the intersection of alcohol and drug use, misuse and abuse, and gun violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in 2021,
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February is “Heart Month” because Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th and is associated with love and affection. The American Heart Association also uses February to raise awareness about heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. During February, events are organized to promote heart
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Overdose Awareness Day August 31 The overdose crisis in the United States continues unabated. Each year August 31 is designated as overdose awareness day. Some use this day to remember and grieve for those who have been lost to a drug overdose, while others use this day to renew their commitment to reduce overdose deaths
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It is no coincidence that the holiday season coincides with “National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month.” Because the holidays are a time for gathering, recognizing the achievements of the passing year, celebrating time together, and looking forward to the opportunities the new year will provide, the risk of overindulging or overconsuming increases. In 2021,
Safe Celebrations: Navigating the Holidays to Prevent Drunk and Drugged Driving Read More »
The holiday season is upon us, so fasten your seatbelts! The holiday season offers an opportunity to gather with those we love, rejoice in the many wonderful people and activities in our lives, and celebrate another year’s passing. At the same time, there are so many demands on our time, money, and patience. While we
For most of us, experimentation may lead to regular or recreational use. When we get together with friends, we use the substance of choice to help us relax at the end of the day or week or as part of a celebration. Occasionally, we might overindulge and end up with a terrible hangover. We tell
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We know that one of the top difficulties for an employer to be faced with is an employee who may be abusing drugs or alcohol. Alcohol and drug abuse in the workplace can cause expensive problems for your business, regardless of industry, including lost productivity, injuries, and an increase in health insurance claims. It contributes
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