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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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April 2, 2024
Navigating Substance Use in the Workplace: Fact vs. Fiction

In the glossy realm of television, workplaces are often depicted as hubs of drama, intrigue, and sometimes, a fair bit of substance use. Take the Max TV series "Industry," for...
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March 25, 2024
A Refresher on Maintaining a Robust Workplace Drug Policy

In the pursuit of fostering a safe and healthy work environment, implementing a comprehensive drug-free workplace policy is a pivotal step for employers. The nuances of these policies may vary,...
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March 5, 2024
Navigating Marijuana Policies in the Workplace

As medical and recreational marijuana gain legal ground in more states, employers are taking a fresh look at their nationwide drug and alcohol policies. Yet, despite shifts in state-level regulations,...
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February 26, 2024
Language Matters When Discussing Substance Use Disorder

As small business owners and supervisors, you have a vital role in helping employees facing substance use disorder. Recent advice from Penn State Health highlights the importance of positive conversations...
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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

Navigating Substance Use in the Workplace: Fact vs. Fiction

A Refresher on Maintaining a Robust Workplace Drug Policy

Navigating Marijuana Policies in the Workplace

Language Matters When Discussing Substance Use Disorder

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