In today's society, children often know more about drugs than their parents. When problems arise in your employees' homes, the parents' job performance may suffer.
Catching your child with drugs can be devastating to a parent or family. Feelings of intense disappointment and anger may surface. If that happens, give yourself time to cool off before you talk to your child.
Parents must clearly state the rules against the use of drugs, alcohol or other substances such as tobacco. The rule can be simply stated such as, “I don’t want you to use any substance including drugs or alcohol, or be in a situation where drugs or alcohol are being used.”
Because a growing number of states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana, it’s important for parents to be aware of the impact of marijuana to their teen and young adult children, especially if they drive.
With California’s legalization of recreational cannabis this year, state lawmakers continue to push legislation that normalizes cannabis use.
State Assemblyman Rob Bonta, D-Oakland, wants to see that normalization extended to the workplace through protections for employees who...
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Many employers see a failed background check due to a history of substance use and associated criminal charges, and shut the door on a potential new employee. But what if...
A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted by Drug Rehab USA examined how stress influences substance use and revealed trends that have important implications for today’s workplaces. Stress is rising...