Drug Free Workplace

The dangers of drugs in the workplace is hard to overstate and the best way to detect and deter it is with a drug testing program. One of the most common methods—no, the most common method—is urinalysis. It’s so well-known as a method that people might not even be aware there are other ways for private Read more »

Employers recognizing the importance of safety in the workplace go to great lengths—regular inspections, conscientious maintenance, frequent safety meetings, and investing in top-notch equipment. Those are all tried-and-true options, but there is one proven measure you won’t want to miss if you’re trying to improve safety. Put a drug testing plan in place. Protecting Atlanta’s workforce Read more »

‘Tis the season to celebrate, and many Atlanta businesses will get into the holiday spirit by holding parties for their employees. After all, what better way to show appreciation for a successful year and get everyone psyched up for the year to come? Your employees will no doubt appreciate a good party, but they’ll enjoy Read more »

There is a significant amount of evidence that illustrates the fact that regular drug testing is a net win for employers in Atlanta. Benefits including better safety, productivity and employee morale come just through testing, but there are additional benefits when that testing is done by a mobile drug testing company with experience and a Read more »

Some employers are legally obligated to drug test prospective and current employees—businesses in transportation or federally regulated fields like nuclear energy, for example, as well as safety-related businesses and certain federal agencies. Employers in fields where drug testing isn’t required by law, on the other hand, find testing employees simply makes good business sense. That goes Read more »

According to experts at a recent Atlanta Summit on Exploding Heroine Abuse and Overdose Deaths in Georgia, heroin abuse is poised to become the Peach State’s most critical public health issue. Opioid abuse is no longer limited to the mean streets, but has rapidly spread into the suburbs, where many of Atlanta’s employees make their homes. Read more »

Your company has evaluated the risks posed by employee drug use and decides that marijuana needs to be included in drug screening. What’s the best way to get results? The first step is reviewing what’s already in place. If you’re together a plan where none exists, the easiest way to move forward is to enlist the help of a Read more »

More than 70 percent of all people treated for drugs have full-time jobs. Drug abuse is a widespread problem, and its use extends beyond simple recreational use at home. Drug use can affect not only the user but their immediate families, friends and employers. There are a myriad of consequences to both the drug user Read more »