Drug Screening and Health Screening Solutions

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For many employers, creating and implementing a drug testing policy may not be at the top of their priority list. However, it absolutely should be. One of the biggest benefits to companies performing drug testing is that most states give a discount on their workers’ compensation insurance. By maintaining a drug-free workplace, employers can save money by preventing accidents often caused by impaired workers.

Most illicit drug users are employed. The rate of current illicit drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2016 was 10.6%. Of the 22.4 million current illicit drug users aged 18 or older, 15.4 million (68.9%) were employed either full or part-time.

If the overall goal is to establish a safer, more productive and drug-free work environment, there are many benefits that employers receive from drug testing programs including:

• Improve employee productivity
• Reduce on-the-job accidents and workplace crime, including theft and violence
• Reduce employee turnover
• Decrease absenteeism
• Lower workers’ compensation insurance and healthcare costs, including premiums
• Comply with state or federal regulations

Because every business and workforce is unique, every employer should make a careful determination about the drug testing program elements that are most beneficial for their workplace.