Drug testing is one action an employer can take to determine if employees or job applicants are using drugs.  It can identify evidence of recent use of alcohol, prescription drugs and illicit drugs.  Drug testing should only be focused on test for impairment or whether a person´s behaviour is impacted from drugs.

Drug testing works best when implemented based on a clear, written policy that is shared with all employees, along with employee education about the risks of alcohol and drug abuse, supervisor training on the signs and symptoms of alcohol and drug abuse, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide help for employees who may have an alcohol or drug problem.

Training for supervisors on the signs and symptoms of drug use and their role in enforcing the policy. Education for employees about the dangers of drug use; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide counseling and referral to employees struggling with drug problems.

Rebsdorf Medical help employers develop customized Drug Free Workplace policies by reviewing the different components of a comprehensive policy statement based the user´s responses to pre-set questions and statements

If an organisation already has a drug-free workplace policy in place, this tool can be used to ensure it addresses all necessary issues. It is very important to understand and incorporate the various regulations that may apply to ensure the legally defensibility in procedures for Workplace Testing enforcing the policy. Education for employees about the dangers of drug use; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to provide counseling and referral to employees struggling with drug problems.

By educating employees about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse and encouraging individuals with related problems to seek help, employers can protect their businesses from such dangers, retain valuable employees and help play a part in making communities safer and healthier.

Alcohol and drug abuse creates significant safety and health hazards and can result in decreased productivity and poor employee morale.  It also can lead to additional costs in the form of health care claims, especially short-term disability claims.

Substance abuse takes a heavy toll on businesses, costing billions of Euros in lost productivity and increased healthcare spendings each year. Drug testing Programmes prevent substance Abuse while deterring drug use among all employees.