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Record Level of Positive Workforce Drug Tests

Quest Diagnostics just released its 2022 Drug Testing Index (DTI) report of the analyzed results of more than 11 million workforce drug tests in 2021. The DTI provides context and trends of its drug testing data collection since 1988. The report disclosed that overall drug test positivity increased across 16 out...

April 6, 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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Substance Use Recovery in the Workplace

The National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance has released a new resource educating workplace stakeholders that supporting substance use recovery at work can be a benefit.

March 1, 2022

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Effects of the Synthetic Opioid Crisis on U.S. National Productivity

A final report was released by the U.S. Commission on Combating Opioid Trafficking that emphasized the trafficking of synthetic opioids into the U.S. threatens both the national security and economic wellbeing of the country. The report disclosed the staggering toll that the opioid crisis has on the public and identified a robust plan to fight...

February 17, 2022

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Bad News for New York Employers: Guidance on Adult Use Marijuana

Guidance was issued by the NY Department of Labor to clarify the workplace rules related to the legalization of recreational marijuana in NY. Although employers are not required to permit the use of marijuana at the workplace, there are a few narrow testing exceptions.

January 27, 2022

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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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November 21, 2024
Small Changes with Big Impact: Supporting Employees in Recovery

Workplaces have a unique opportunity to make subtle yet meaningful adjustments to better support employees who may be in recovery or experiencing challenges. When businesses make small changes in their...
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November 6, 2024
Key Insights on Oral Fluid Drug Testing

Oral fluid drug testing has proven to be scientifically reliable, is endorsed by federal guidelines, and is supported by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). One significant...
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October 28, 2024
Did You Know? Canine Detection Teams Can Help Keep Your Workplace Drug-Free

One innovative approach to maintaining a drug-free workplace that you might not have considered is the use of trained canine detection teams. These specially trained dogs can play a crucial...
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Category Archives: News

Record Level of Positive Workforce Drug Tests

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

Stigma of Substance Use Recovery in the Workplace

Substance Use Recovery in the Workplace

Effects of the Synthetic Opioid Crisis on U.S. National Productivity

Bad News for New York Employers: Guidance on Adult Use Marijuana

Articles

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

Small Changes with Big Impact: Supporting Employees in Recovery

Key Insights on Oral Fluid Drug Testing

Did You Know? Canine Detection Teams Can Help Keep Your Workplace Drug-Free

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