Productivity depends on people doing work and for companies seeking every edge available, a drug free workplace is one of the most beneficial for both employee and employer . In 2000, the cost of workplace drug abuse is estimated to have been around $160 billion. 69% of these costs were from lost productivity due to alcohol and drug Read more »
229% Increase in Poison Control Calls on Synthetic Marijuana
Poison control centers across the country received 3,572 calls for emergencies concerning synthetic marijuana from the start of the year to the end of May. During the same time frame in 2014, those centers fielded only 1,085 calls on the same subject. That’s a 229% increase and nearly 12 percent of the cases were seen as life Read more »
Molly is Rolling Over Atlanta
Have you seen Molly, you know, in Atlanta? There has been a surge in the use of the drug informally called Molly, especially among young adults. It’s popular as a club drug, as Molly (MDMA) is the main ingredient in the drug called Ecstasy. Molly is a nickname of a nickname, short for “molecular” because Read more »
3 Drug Testing Pitfalls
With so many changes in drug laws, it’s imperative that you are as up-to-date with them as is possible. Not knowing can land you and your company in trouble, not only with a civil suit from a disgruntled employee, but also with the Department of Labor. Part of the problem with drug laws is that Read more »
5 Drug Testing Myths
A vast number of employers conducts drug tests, so you will most likely have to pass one to get your next gig. People hear tales about someone who “beat the test” and believe all the various stories about cheating the system. Others believe the myths and develop unwarranted fears about the drug testing process. The following are some Read more »
How Do Painkillers Lead to Addiction?
Addiction is a terrible thing, and it can be very hard to beat. There are often substances that individuals can be addicted to without even realizing it—caffeine, for instance. There are other substances which someone can start using out of necessity, but quickly form an unhealthy addiction to, like painkillers. Since you can see that Read more »
What You Do Off the Clock IS Your Employer’s Business
There are many different reasons for employers to drug test their employees, but one thing is clear—those employers do have a legal right to require such testing. Drug use proponents can and have argued against screening, but the matter has been settled repeatedly. The bottom line is that there is no law that restricts the Read more »
Hey Pot Heads, Your Brains Are Shrinking!
According to a Monitoring the Future survey, marijuana use among 8th, 10th and 12th graders has remained steady over the years, but perceptions of its risk has decreased. That may soon change and maybe the use itself is the reason! Marijuana has over 19.8 million users and is the most commonly used illicit drug in Read more »