Too often an employer doesn’t think about alcohol abuse as being a problem in the workplace because the perception of a problem is someone who comes to work drunk. The truth is that alcohol can be a big problem, and the drinking is occurring without being detected by management. In some cases, it is the Read more »
Crystal Meth: A Global Epidemic
A very pure form of methamphetamine, crystal meth is a drug that was once manufactured for pharmaceutical use but is now used for recreation. Other names that people use in reference to this drug include meth, ice, tweak, glass, tina or crank. A highly addictive drug, meth started to become a huge problem during the Read more »
Drugs in the Workplace: Here Are the Numbers
How would you feel if you found out that your surgeon or pilot was under the influence of drugs during your surgery or flight? Most people would sue, especially if it resulted in an adverse situation as a result. Workplace drug testing is necessary to ensure that workers can execute a certain level of judgement Read more »
Testing Employees for Drugs: How it Saves you Money
In today’s job market, it is imperative that employers have a drug policy in place that prohibits the abuse of drugs and alcohol by its employees both inside and outside of the workplace. The main purpose of having a drug-free work policy in place is to protect the organization, employees and clients from certain liabilities. Read more »
Worldwide: Pain Pills Cause the Most Deaths
One of the most dangerous behaviors companies are likely to face with their employees is prescription drug abuse. Prescription medications, such as Oxycodone, Vicodin, and Percocet, are often used to control pain following cancer treatments, surgery, or severe injury. These drugs have the potential to be highly addictive and dangerous when misused. The CDC reported Read more »
The Horrors of Methamphetamines: What You Need to Know
Regardless of the profession, security and quality in the workplace is critical to the success of any company. Maintaining standards of competence and responsibility also serve to show the public that businesses are responsible and trustworthy. This is especially true when it comes to prevention of employee drug usage, specifically the use of methamphetamines. Meth Read more »
Meet Business Owner: Paul Pike – President USA Mobile Drug Testing of Nashville
Studies show that 10 % of employees are drug abusers, costing their company $7,000 per year in lost time, insurance claims, and more. Hi. I’m Paul Pike president of USA Mobile Drug Testing of Nashville. After 20 years of management and business development experience in the transportation and human resource industry, I decided to pursue Read more »
Prescription Drug Abuse in the Workplace
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse – a federal agency whose mission is the study and statistical analysis of drug use and addiction – the use of illicit drugs has been on a rise in the United States ever since the institute began collecting data in the early 1970s. Even the massive nationwide Read more »