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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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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: 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

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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