Why take a drug test?
Workplace Safety
The National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance reports that over 74% of illegal drug users are employed. These employees who use drugs contribute to about 40% of all industrial fatalities in the United States. This, among other factors, highlights the importance of drug and alcohol testing--particularly in the workplace.
Why it matters?
Drug testing programs are designed to detect illicit drugs, certain prescription drugs, and alcohol. The tests can:
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Help an employee admit or acknowledge a drug abuse problem
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Identify symptoms and signs of drug abuse and addiction to provide early intervention and help prevent accidents
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Protect the employees, security and finances of a company
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Safeguard other people from the effects of drug use and misuse
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Support a patient through the recovery stage by helping them stay accountable to prevent a relapse
Protect others in the community
Drug testing helps protect the health of an employee struggling with substance abuse. Testing also helps deter people from drug abuse; most people don’t want to risk losing their jobs as a result of a positive drug test.
Identify Relapse in Addiction Recovery
Many recovery programs use routine drug and alcohol testing to identify relapse as soon as it happens. This early identification facilitates early intervention to help patients get back on track. Such programs provide effective treatment plans for inpatient, outpatient, and aftercare support programs. Accountability through routine testing is crucial to helping prevent relapse and ensuring abstinence and sobriety among patients in a program.