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.