The push to legalize marijuana and the decline of the popularity of the war on drugs have led some people to question the merits of a drug-free workplace. Some wonder if the benefits of implementing drug-free workplace programs outweigh the negatives. Many employers in Atlanta, however, have found multiple benefits to having a drug-free workplace. Read more »
Synthetic Marijuana Threat Grows in Atlanta
Atlanta has a growing drug problem on its hands, and it is sending record numbers of unsuspecting people to hospital emergency rooms. The culprit is a synthetic drug known as Spice, or K2. Amazingly, Spice is easy to obtain at convenience stores, smoke shops and other places that cater to an underground market for items Read more »
NFL Players Use Marijuana To ‘Cope With Pain’
A 2013 Gallup poll revealed that 58% of Americans favor the legalization of marijuana, and two states, Colorado and Washington, have taken the lead by allowing recreational use of the drug. As other states consider following their example, research into the medicinal benefits is expected to be a critical factor in their decisions. One of Read more »
Georgia Heroin Testing Increases as Abuse Rises
A serious epidemic in Georgia is causing concern for law enforcement officials, parents, and teachers. There’s a drastic increase in the numbers of heroin users in Georgia, and it’s getting more prevalent in Atlanta, which wasn’t known to have a high number of heroin users in past years. The increase is reaching epidemic proportions. One Read more »
Atlanta’s Synthetic Marijuana Epidemic Growing
Synthetic marijuana use is on the rise in Atlanta. Synthetic marijuana goes by many names. It may be called spice, skunk, K2 or a host of other names, but the substance is known among users because it produces a powerful high. Most synthetic pot users smoke the substance to gain its psychoactive effects. It used Read more »
20% of Atlanta Employees Injured Tested Positive
In some industries, occasional on-the-job injuries are all but inevitable. That’s why employers and the government enact strict safety regulations. Following these rules keeps everyone safe. That’s why so many employers are instituting drug free workplace policies. They recognize that employees who are under the influence pose a serious safety risk. In fact, recent statistics Read more »
Atlanta Employers Increase Drug Testing to Improve Workplace Safety
Given its ideal location on the I-95 corridor, its large and diverse population, its metropolitan lifestyle and its extensive transportation networks, Atlanta, GA is a strategic target for drug trafficking organizations. In the last few years, Atlanta’s growth and subsequent increase in drug-related crime has forced area employers to take a stronger stance against drug Read more »
What Risks Come with “Off Duty” Drug Use?
Drugs have a tremendous impact on the workplace. Using drugs during work hours is absolutely off-limits for obvious reasons, but people who use them on their days off can also cause their employers a lot of trouble. The consequences can be devastating, and this is why many companies choose to conduct random drug tests. Employees Read more »