Drug Testing: Illegal Drug Use Among Employees
What is the purpose of drug testing?
Both drug dependence and drug abuse have adverse effects on your business. Your company can suffer from decreased employee productivity, increased risks for legal liability for on-site accidents, and reduced income potentials, among others. Your employees can also experience increased workplace disruptions and decreased morale due to their perception that drug use as it affects the organization is not being addressed.
Indeed, the importance of conducting employee drug testing procedures cannot be overemphasized. Just make sure that it will be conducted by experts in drug testing processes, from the Healthpointe clinics, such as the Corona clinic ( which is accessible to employers from the Norco, Home Gardens, Mira Loma, and Pedley areas).
What then shall you do in case an employee tested positive for drug use? Keep in mind that it is in your company’s best interests to avoid making rash decisions, such as firing the employee without notice. Here are the best steps to take instead.
- Gather helpful resources.
The community where your company has operations will likely have several substance abuse prevention and treatment agencies. Gather relevant information from these agencies, which can include support groups and treatment facilities, so that the concerned employee can be referred to them. Make these resources available to all employees, too, for their future reference.
- Look at your company’s insurance coverage.
Call the insurance company to determine coverage for substance abuse treatment. The concerned employee will be more likely to take positive action with the knowledge that his treatment will be partially covered by insurance.
- Consult your corporate lawyer.
You must always ensure that your lawyer is consulted during every aspect of your drug abuse prevention program. These phases include everything from setting your policy to giving pink slips to concerned employees
- Take the appropriate actions.
You should never dismiss the signs of substance abuse among your employees. Your company’s sustainability including your employees’ welfare is at stake here.
Ultimately, you should work with your employees in ensuring that substance abuse and dependence can be prevented, especially in the workplace.
Come and discuss the best drug testing process for your company with our Healthpointe occupational medicine therapists at any of our clinics, such as the Irwindale clinic (which also accepts clients from the Duarte, Azusa, West Covina, Vincent, and Mayflower Village areas).
About Healthpointe:
Healthpointe is a leading multidisciplinary healthcare organization offering a full range of medical services in practice locations throughout Southern California (Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County). Healthpointe has locations situated in over 10 cities in Southern California including Irwindale, which is conveniently located by Duarte, Azusa, West Covina, Vincent, and Mayflower Village. As a highly regarded musculoskeletal group, we have a personal investment in the highest level of service, and we are proud of our record of excellence over the last four decades with private patients, injured workers, urgent care, personal injuries, and professional and non-professional athletes. Leading our organization is a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who continually strive to be at the forefront of medical innovation and healthcare service delivery. For more information, a complete list of services, and Healthpointe locations, visit Healthpointe.net.