Two recent Dutch rulings highlight the risks of combining the use of both alcohol and drugs under one set of rules and stress the need for clear distinctions. Alcohol and drugs are often covered by ...

Last week, I posted about “fun” facts related to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. That post was a prelude to what I’ll talk about today: What employers ought to do. As I pointed out last week, ...

Brandeis University is a drug-free workplace. It is the university’s intent to provide a safe and drug- free work environment for students and employees. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, ...

In order to provide a safe work environment and to support their employees’ health and general well-being, Bingham County has established a drug-free workplace policy. Believing that if any county ...

Nicole Lee is CEO at Hello Sunday Morning and also works as a consultant in the alcohol and other drug sector and a psychologist in private practice. She has previously been awarded funding by ...

A new drug and alcohol testing policy to ensure a drug-free workplace for Greene County has been approved by county commissioners, requiring current and prospective county employees to participate in ...

Substance abuse is potentially harmful to health. In particular, synthetically-produced drugs often have unpredictable emotional and physical side effects that constitute an extreme health hazard.

The construction industry faces unique challenges regarding employee safety. Working with heavy machinery, navigating complex structures, and handling hazardous materials all require a sharp mind, ...

The University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) is committed to having a campus that is free of the illegal or abusive use of drugs and alcohol. The University recognizes that the illegal and/or abusive ...

The Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations (34 CFR Part 86) of the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) require an Institution of Higher Education (IHE) such as Hope College (Hope), to ...

About 9% of U.S. workers in their early 30s use alcohol, marijuana or hard drugs while at work, according to a July 8 report from researchers at The Ohio State University. The risk for substance use ...