SHRM & DATIA Poll: Half of Employers Conduct Drug Tests on Final Job Candidates More than half of employers (57 percent) conduct drug tests on all job candidates, while only 29 percent do not conduct drug tests on any job candidates, according to a poll released today by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) … Read more
Psychemedics is proud to partner with Lansing Catholic School to help them create a drug-free environment. LANSING — Lansing Catholic High School staff and students will begin mandatory school drug testing this fall. “The whole idea is to prevent students from using drugs, and if they are, to get them to stop and get them … Read more
Prescription drug abuse, now the fastest-growing drug problem in the country, has created a ballooning street market for highly-addictive pain relief, anxiety, and depression drugs. Given the money involved, it’s no wonder. Here’s a sampling of the street prices for a single tablet of some commonly trafficked drugs, compared to their retail prices: –Oxycontin: $50 … Read more
New research shows increasing numbers of seniors and the elderly are far from sober. It’s called a ‘silent addiction.’ By the year 2020, The National Institute on Drug Abuse says the number of seniors with alcohol or other drug problems to leap 150 percent. And the issue goes unnoticed. “We become more isolated to those … Read more
Following a decade of steady declines, a new national study released today by The Partnership at Drugfree.org and MetLife Foundation indicates that teen drug and alcohol use is headed in the wrong direction, with marked increases in teen use of marijuana and Ecstasy over the past three years. The 22nd annual Partnership Attitude Tracking Study … Read more
Arizonans getting certain welfare benefits would be subject to random drug testing under the terms of legislation approved Tuesday night by the Senate Appropriations Committee. https://www.yumasun.com/news/antenori-6788-benefits-testing.html
Here is a great opportunity for young adults: Develop an engaging Public Service Announcement about how young adults are taking action in their communities to prevent substance abuse and promote emotional well-being. The winning PSA will receive wide-reaching exposure and national distribution, through online channels! It will also be installed as part of the Drug … Read more
HOUSTON — From city workers to nurses to school bus drivers, many private and public entities require employees to pass a drug test before being hired. Yet, Local 2 Investigates has uncovered a loophole in the law that gives people access to a way to fake the results of a drug test. https://www.click2houston.com/news/26718074/detail.html
India is fast emerging as a major source of ketamine or party drug, traditionally used as an anesthetic for animals, smuggled out by narcotics cartels due to its increasing popularity, especially in Southeast Asia. Known as the common man’s cocaine, ketamine is becoming a hit among college students and the youth in many countries, sources … Read more
Drug use among the Wabash Valley work force may be affecting employers more than they know. Product quality, on-the-job injuries and employee absences can all be related to employee drug use. The best way to determine if drug use is a factor is to randomly drug test employees. https://tribstar.com/news/x970729107/Employers-hear-update-on-drug-use-in-Wabash-Valley