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In the past decade, workplace safety has been a major concern. It costs companies millions of dollars to pay claims and workman’s compensation insurance. The key factor in reducing that cost is prevention. One way we have tried to prevent these claims is by encouraging the employees to refrain from not just unsafe habits, but Read more »

In today’s society, the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol has drastically risen, especially in the past few decades. Alcohol is becoming an increasing issue with many people of all societal classes, regardless of job or education. Dealing with alcohol abuse in the workplace is possible by setting strict standards in place and utilizing Read more »

Crystal methamphetamine is one of the most-deadly drugs being used today, and it has grown in popularity worldwide. So much so, that it is now considered to be an epidemic. The effects of the drug are so influential on the minds of those that use it, that it totally consumes their will in many respects. Read more »

Drug use has escalated in the United States in past years. Over 2012 alone, more than 1.55 million people were arrested on nonviolent drug charges. According to the NCADD, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, 70% of the estimated 14.8 million Americans who use illegal drugs are employed. Also, workers who have reported Read more »

Testing employees for drugs can ultimately save you a lot of money. Nowadays, many people use a variety of different illegal substances on a daily basis. These people might use cocaine, marijuana or even pain pills that they have become addicted to. While it is often easy to see if someone is under the influence Read more »

Substance abuse is a major problem in every part of the world. People turn to drugs and alcohol for many reasons. Some seek the euphoric state of a high to escape the harsh realities of life. Others are pressured by their friends to experiment. No matter what the reason, drug and alcohol abuse is something Read more »

Methamphetamine abuse has become a rampant epidemic for the United States. In fact, a single instance of crystal meth consumption can adumbrate a lifetime of physical and mental ailments. The substance is highly addictive, and it acts fast in deteriorating a wide range of physiological functions. Ultimately, the safest solution to remove this threat from Read more »

Substance abuse, also referred to as drug abuse, is when a patient consumes or administers a drug in amounts or methods not approved by a healthcare professional. For the most part, substance abuse pertains to psychoactive, or mood altering, drugs, but it is not limited to them. Additionally, substance abuse is usually characterized with shortcomings Read more »