The Importance of Effective Drug Testing

The impact of drug use in business.

Studies show that an employee’s behavior, performance, and attitude are affected when they have substance abuse problems. Unfortunately, that behavior usually impacts colleagues as well.

Most illicit drug users are employed. The rate of current illicit drug use among persons aged 12 or older in 2013 was 9.4%. 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.

The financial impact on business is staggering! Each drug abuser costs the employer a minimum of $7,000 to $10,000 per year ($7,000 per National Institute of Justice Study, $10,000 per U.S. Postal Service Study).

Drug users impact workforce safety and cost your company in many areas.

Productivity

Perform at 67% of their potential – 1/3 less productive

Drug users are 5 times more likely to be absent from work.

Absenteeism

Responsible for 35% of all absenteeism and 5 times more likely to be absent

Workers Comp.

Five times more likely to file a workers compensation claim

Insurance Costs

Have 300% higher medical costs

Drug users account for 40% of all workplace theft.

Employee Theft

Accounts for 40% of all workplace theft