Sustaining a healthy and productive work environment begins with ensuring your current employees and future hires are screened for potential drug and/or background issues. All too often, businesses experience the negative effects of employee substance abuse which can be addressed with the many services provided by Drug and Background Screeners. Some of these negative effects from substance abuse include:

• Increased healthcare expenses from injuries and illnesses
• Increased expenses from absenteeism
• Reductions in employee productivity and performance
• Increased employee turnover
• Increased workers' compensation and disability claims
• Increased safety risks for employers

Substance Abuse often leads to:

• Employees inability to fulfill obligations at work, school and home.
• Substance abuse in potentially hazardous situations (operation of automobile or machine while impaired)
• Recurring substance related financial and legal issues.

These expensive and potentially dangerous effects come as a result of both employee drug and alcohol abuse. This affects businesses of all types in all industries from food services to finance and enterprise management. See the Chart below from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' 2007 National Survey on Drug use and Health, which demonstrates illicit drug use among full-time workers across a variety of industries.

As you can see, drug and alcohol issues are happening across all industries, causing detrimental effects to businesses in all fields. You can address the factors which drive these negative effects by using the proven services of Drug and Background Screeners. You can be assured that both potential hires and current employees are fit to sustain a healthy and productive work environment for your business.

Reference
Slavit W, Reagin A, Finch RA. An Employer's Guide to Workplace Substance Abuse: Strategies and Treatment Recommendations. Washington, DC: Center for Prevention and Health Services, National Business Group on Health; 2009.