The opioid crisis was raging even back in 2018. There were 46,802 reported deaths related to opioid overdose that year. The statistic had more than doubled since 2010. Even though the medical community was locking down on the number of opioid prescriptions written, the damage was already done. So many lives were already in ruins Read more »
Workplace Drug Abuse: Do Your Employees Know the Signs?
If someone working for you is using drugs their co-workers would most likely be the first to suspect it. Drugs have different effects on people, but, as a rule, if someone is behaving oddly those who are around them on a continual basis notice. Workplace drug abuse—which includes employees having knowledge of drug deals happening Read more »
DOT Drug Screen Vs Non: Is There a Difference?
The Department of Transportation requires employers of the safety-sensitive workforce to adhere to strict regulations. For instance, anyone who wants to drive in the trucking industry must submit to a DOT drug screen as part of the hiring process. If you’re going to employ the general workforce, the decision as to whether or not you Read more »
Caution: Moving to Periodic Background Checks May Backfire
Globally, about ninety-three percent of firms conduct background checks as part of their pre-hiring process. By the same token, only one in five of them conduct any background checks post-hire. Some employers may think only submitting pre-employment checks are a wise decision because they may have a tough decision in front of them should a Read more »
How to Identify Ecstasy Use in the Workplace
Ecstasy is known for being a party drug. To reinforce the fact, it’s often produced in brightly colored pill form, complete with fun designs. Some are even marketed in shapes, such as Darth Vader, for instance. They strongly resemble the shaped, colorful vitamins that you may have taken as a kid. Teens and young adults Read more »
U.S. Cities Installing Narcan Vending Machines
You might think that Narcan vending machines would sell out faster than $5.00 Super Bowl tickets! They’re not though—but that’s only because they’re free. A recent report put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated that the total number of overdose deaths in the United States during 2021 was over 100,000. Read more »