Drug & Substance Abuse Screening

  • Almost 75% of all drug and alcohol abusers are employed.
  • 65% of people entering the workforce have used illegal drugs.
  • 14% of all employees have drugs in their system.
  • Up to 65% of all work-related accidents can be traced to substance abuse.
  • Drug abuse costs businesses $75 billion annually due to lower productivity, higher health insurance premiums, workers' comp costs, absenteeism, theft, vandalism, and turnover.
  • The average employer spends an average 15% more on healthcare per year due to illegal drug use.
  • For every dollar an employer invests in a drug-free workplace program, $5-$16 is saved in drug-related costs.

The numbers speak for themselves. An employer who has implemented a drug-free workplace can expect a 50% decrease in: excessive lateness, absences, accidents, workers' comp claims, and a 60% decrease in internal theft.

Pinnacle Professional Services can help your institution establish a drug free workplace by providing:

  • On-site substance abuse training.
  • A written substance abuse policy in Spanish and English.
  • On-site rapid testing for non-CDL drug tests.
  • Collection available onsite or at a conveniently located medical facility.
  • Medical review services for employees with positive results.
  • Computer-generated random testing.
  • Substance abuse testing summary reports.