Drugs in the Workplace Carry High Costs for Employers

Drugs in the workplace carry high costs for employers

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Many otherwise qualified and competent workers struggle with drug abuse and addiction, and they could be model employees if they receive treatment. 'It's a safety issue'. In 2011, about 9.8 million full-time U.S. workers — 18 and older — either …
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Salem drug testing program at a glance

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The program coordinator coordinates the collection of urine specimens of randomly selected students in accordance with federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) standards and forwards the specimens to a licensed …
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Health insurer HBF finds mental ills tied to drugs

Filed under: drug abuse treatment options

HBF has revealed that claims for substance-abuse treatment in the state makes up 20 per cent of the 48,586 psychiatric services the insurer paid out for in the 2011-12 financial year. Nearly $ 20 million was paid out for inpatient psychiatric services …
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Cutting-edge court for veterans already running at capacity

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The treatment court helps veterans and service members suffering from PTSD, depression, traumatic brain injury or substance abuse that led to criminal behavior. After a veteran enters a plea in a criminal case, a support team prepares a plan to treat …
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