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EAPs Support Employees and Businesses!

EAPs Support Employees and Businesses! The National Drug Free Workplace Alliance and the Employee Assistance Professionals Association share information on the importance of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as a part of a company's drug-free workplace program.

October 15, 2020

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Know the Impact of Drugs in the Workplace!

Know the impact of drugs in the workplace! The National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance is emphasizing the continued importance of drug-free workplace programs that place the safety and health of workers above all else.

October 14, 2020

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Drug-free workplaces are vital to business!

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance and Drug Free Business are emphasizing the ongoing importance of drug-free workplace programs to businesses.

October 12, 2020

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New Study: Work Environment Factors and Prevention of Opioid-Related Deaths

A new study published in the American Journal of Public Health links the work environment as an aggravating factor in opioid use and overdose among workers.

September 4, 2020

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Employee Drug Testing Positivity at Its Highest in 16 Years According to Quest Diagnostics Report

Quest Diagnostics released its annual Drug Testing Index analysis report revealing that positivity rates for workplace drug testing has dramatically increased over a 16-year period. Based upon over 9 million urine drug tests, the 2019 positivity rate is the highest since 2003 (4.5%).

August 25, 2020

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How the opioid crisis decimated the American workforce

PBS NewsHour | October 5, 2017

How the opioid crisis decimated the American workforce

In northeastern Ohio, employers say they see jobseekers all the time who look like "the walking dead," would-be workers struggling with opioid addiction. The problem is so great, reports economics correspondent Paul Solman, that it's had a noticeable effect on the nation's...

April 18, 2018

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January 20, 2025
Navigating the World of Drug Test Kits

As a small business owner, maintaining a drug-free workplace is essential for safety and productivity. Drug test kits are an invaluable tool in this process, whether for pre-employment screenings, random...
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January 10, 2025
Navigating Employment Offer Rescissions: Addressing Substance Use Concerns

Rescinding an offer of employment is never an easy decision, but situations involving substance use or failed drug tests can make the process even more sensitive. Small business owners must...
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December 30, 2024
Substance Use in the Workplace: Reflecting on 2024 and Preparing for 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, workplaces have an opportunity to reflect on the most recent data and implement strategies to support employees struggling with substance use or in recovery....
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December 13, 2024
How to Make Your Workplace Recovery-Friendly During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is often a time of joy and celebration, but for employees in recovery, it can also bring unique challenges. Workplaces that proactively foster a recovery-friendly environment not...
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Category Archives: Featured

EAPs Support Employees and Businesses!

Know the Impact of Drugs in the Workplace!

Drug-free workplaces are vital to business!

New Study: Work Environment Factors and Prevention of Opioid-Related Deaths

Employee Drug Testing Positivity at Its Highest in 16 Years According to Quest Diagnostics Report

How the opioid crisis decimated the American workforce

How the opioid crisis decimated the American workforce

Articles

Navigating the World of Drug Test Kits

Navigating Employment Offer Rescissions: Addressing Substance Use Concerns

Substance Use in the Workplace: Reflecting on 2024 and Preparing for 2025

How to Make Your Workplace Recovery-Friendly During the Holiday Season

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