USAMDT works closely with hundreds of manufacturers across the country, so we know how important the manufacturing industry is. It provides jobs, economic stability, and high-quality products. That’s why we’re so excited to see manufacturing making a comeback in America. A report from ISI titled “Investing in the U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance” highlights examples of companies Read more »
FL Lawyer Lobbies for Legal Marijuana While Wasted on Stage
Regardless of where you stand on the legalization of marijuana, it’s safe to say that well-known Florida attorney, John Morgan from Morgan & Morgan, hasn’t done the pro-marijuana crowd any favors with his latest drunken speech on the matter, complete with slurred profanity. “I came here to debate Grady Judd,. I went down to the Read more »
NFL Players Use Marijuana To ‘Cope With Pain’
Anyone who has witnessed at least one professional football game has a grasp of the pain involved in the sport. It’s violent. It’s demanding. It’s American. When the fans have left the stadium and their adoring cheers no longer fill a player’s ears, he is left in the silence to contemplate a lifetime of pain. Read more »
Failing A Drug Test
Many employers use drug tests to screen job applicants and to monitor their current employees. This is particularly important in many jobs. From where people operate heavy equipment to those who drive, as many positions have potential for high injuries. If someone is injured on the job, employers must pay for their medical expenses, so Read more »
Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace
The stress of a working environment impacts employees in different ways, depending on their personalities. Some are energized by the constant activity, while others feel drained and begin to self-medicate with alcohol. What might start as a cocktail at lunch or a few beers on the weekend can soon escalate into alcohol abuse, including drunkenness Read more »
Substance Abuse Among College Grads Entering the Workforce
During college, students engage in many social and academic opportunities while pursuing their degree. Unfortunately, many college students also leave school with more than just their diploma. Due to the increased accessibility of drugs and alcohol on college campuses, more students are also graduating with an addiction that will have a significant impact upon their Read more »
Living Drug Free Made a Difference at Work!
Drug use can be very common in a workplace that does not screen for drugs at the time of employment. This can cause many problems among the employees, including decreased productivity, and problems for the employer should illegal activity begin to occur on the job site. Employers are liable for all activities that happen on Read more »
Substance Abuse Trends in the Workplace
Drug abuse trends have become a more prevalent facet of the workplace in the past decade. Drugs are much easier to obtain in the present era than they were two decades ago, and due to this, the common employee could obtain illegal substances with great ease. However, if the owner of a company wants to Read more »