Category Archives: Drug Free Workplaces

Legislation Introduced Preventing Impairment

Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-4) recently introduced legislation that would prevent impairment in the workplace. The bill would sanction a workplace training program through the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

August 12, 2022

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Make Your Drug Free Workplace Recovery Friendly

A recovery friendly workplace (RFW) goes beyond the typical drug free workplace program and educates all workers from the top down on strengthening the workplace culture through evidence-based practices.

May 31, 2022

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Increased Absenteeism from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Economically Impacts Workplaces

In a recent analysis of the responses from more than 110,000 fulltime employed adults over age 18 from the 2015 – 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, researchers determined that persons with alcohol use problems had a disproportionate number of absentee days. In fact, the more severe the alcohol disorder, the greater the prevalence of absentee days.

March 21, 2022

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Stigma of Substance Use Recovery in the Workplace

With 1 in 14 Americans reports experiencing a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), there is a serious impact to the workplace. Like many diseases, persons with SUDs can be successfully treated under a doctor’s care and their condition managed

March 1, 2022

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Lawsuit Settlement a Setback for Workplace Safety

A settlement was recently reached in a Rhode Island lawsuit that the ACLU claims protects medical marijuana patients from employment discrimination. Drug prevention advocates believe the settlement is a setback for employer rights and drug free workplace safety policies.

January 5, 2022

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Behind the Wheel at Work

The National Institute on Occupational Safety and Health Center for Motor Vehicle Safety an overview of marijuana, its science, and its effects on workplace driving.

May 11, 2021

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March 24, 2025
Be on the Lookout for Edibles in the Workplace

As the popularity of edible products containing mushrooms and other psychoactive ingredients continues to rise, employers need to be vigilant about the potential risks these substances pose in the workplace....
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March 11, 2025
The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Workplace Safety

As marijuana continues to be legalized for recreational use across more U.S. states, the impacts on various aspects of society are becoming clearer. A recent study published in the JAMA...
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February 25, 2025
How Employees Cheat on Workplace Drug Tests and What to Do About It

As a small business owner, maintaining a drug-free workplace is essential for safety, productivity, and compliance with industry regulations. However, recent reports indicate that more employees than ever are attempting...
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February 25, 2025
What Do I Do About Marijuana and My Workplace?

For small business owners in safety-sensitive industries like construction, transportation, and manufacturing, understanding how evolving marijuana laws affect your workplace is crucial. With marijuana legal for use in many states,...
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Category Archives: Drug Free Workplaces

Legislation Introduced Preventing Impairment

Make Your Drug Free Workplace Recovery Friendly

Increased Absenteeism from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Economically Impacts Workplaces

Stigma of Substance Use Recovery in the Workplace

Lawsuit Settlement a Setback for Workplace Safety

Behind the Wheel at Work

Articles

Be on the Lookout for Edibles in the Workplace

The Impact of Marijuana Legalization on Workplace Safety

How Employees Cheat on Workplace Drug Tests and What to Do About It

What Do I Do About Marijuana and My Workplace?

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