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How Effective Are Current EAPs?
While more than 80 million Americans now have access to Employee Assistance Programs, little current scientific research exists to determine how well these employer-paid benefits are serving workers with alcohol problems.

Employees to Face Tougher Drug Testing
Federal employees will face tougher on-the-job drug tests beginning next year in a move that may influence more businesses to change their drug-screening tests from the standard, easy-to-fool urine test.

Drug Testing in the Workplace
If you plan to use alcohol and drug testing as a part of a workplace substance abuse policy, there are many legal issues that must first be addressed.

Establishing a Workplace Policy
Establishing a workplace substance abuse program can drastically reduce the cost to business and industry from decreased productivity and increased health claims.

Hangovers - A Pain in the Workplace
Excessive drinking by employees cost businesses and industries worldwide billions of dollars each year in absenteeism and lost productivity.

New Rules for Federal Workplace Drug Testing
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is proposing a new rule that would allow federal agencies to use sweat, saliva and hair in federal drug testing programs that now only test urine.

Harassing Under the Influence
A new Cornell University study shows that when alcohol consumption in and around the workplace increases, so does the risk of harassment of women by male co-workers.

But Not In My Back Shop!
Nearly one in four human resources professionals surveyed reveal that their companies are less likely to hire a job candidate if the person is in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.

Dealing With Alcohol in the Workplace
A look at workplace substance abuse policies and the need for them

Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Alcohol and drug abuse by employees cause many expensive problems for business and industry ranging from lost productivity, injuries, and an increase the health insurance claims.