If you’ve ever heard someone – especially one of your employees – say, “It’s just marijuana; what’s the big deal?”, you’re not alone. In a world where attitudes toward marijuana are rapidly shifting and laws are changing, it’s tempting to assume marijuana use isn’t “that bad.”
Here’s the honest breakdown...
As more states legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use, many small business owners are asking an important question: should marijuana still be included in workplace drug testing programs? The answer is yes – but it requires thoughtful policy design and clear communication.
One of the biggest challenges with marijuana...
Impairment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects employee safety, productivity, and can put organizations at risk. Impairment can result from the use of alcohol, marijuana, other illegal drugs, and even medications that have been legally prescribed. Regardless of the substance involved, impairment is never acceptable at work and must be...
Across the nation, nearly four out of five employers and almost three-quarters of employees say opioid use is a problem in workplaces.1 62% of employers, along with nearly half of employees, believe opioids are impacting workplace safety.1 Yet despite these concerns, only about 30% of employees report that their workplace actually has naloxone...
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month! It’s a time to raise awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and build healthier communities. For small business owners, it’s also an opportunity to focus on employee wellbeing and workplace safety.
According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), millions of...
You’re constantly juggling priorities for your employees by keeping operations running smoothly, retaining good employees, and ensuring a safe, productive work environment. But there’s one issue that may be happening right under your nose and impacting all three: substance use at work.
A recent national study published in the American...
