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The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 is an example of legislation in the US aimed at reducing the number of drug users in organizations contracted by the American government. This act influences contractors of the federal government and organizations that take advantage of the government grants. It demands from them having a workplace without drugs before signing any deal with the authorities. This fact needs to be officially certified, and many businesses run according to the rules of the Drug-Free Workplace Act. First, a written set of rules need to be established. Every employee must be aware that it is forbidden to possess, distribute or produce drugs in the place of work. There are 35 government agencies that acknowledge the rule which describes conditions to be met by grantees. In order to prevent their workers from the results of addiction to various substances, many bosses introduce special programs. Such programs usually consist of five elements: no-drugs-in-the-workpla

Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. It is estimated that 50% of American teenagers have tried marijuana for the first time before they graduate from high school. The main culprit of marijuana’s harmful health effects boils down to THC. THC, which stands for tetrahydrocannabinol, elicits psychological effects when binding with the receptors on nerve cells and fits like a lock. These receptors are commonly found in particular regions of the brain associated with memory, pleasure, and thinking. This article runs down the effects of marijuana on brain performance and how chronic use of the drug affects the individual’s everyday life. Overview on Marijuana Street names: pot, weed, herb. Marijuana is made from Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant. People can take up marijuana through the smoke of the plant’s seeds, flowers, stems, and dried leaves, although marijuana can now be mixed into food. At present, marijuana can be brewed as a tea, and controversiall

In a 2012 statistical finding released by the National Survey in Drug Use and Health , there were 9.8 million full-time Americans adults who use drugs in the workplace including medical marijuana . In a separate study, it is found out that more or less 50% of industrial accidents are related to marijuana consumption. Effects of Marijuana Use in Work Performance Despite the legal regulation of cannabis laboratories and dispensaries in few states, marijuana is still considered an illicit, strictly controlled drug under the federal law. Marijuana use in the workplace greatly affects the individual’s healthy, safety and productivity. Impaired thinking, reduced concentration, loss of balance and decreased reaction time are among the most known adverse affects of marijuana. Thus, every establishment strives for a drug free workplace recognizing the hazardous consequences of its use and its impact to the workers’ productivity. Note : Marijuana traces can be detected through blo

How important is to Drug Test? For a lot of people the answer is very easy  but in reality there is a complex issue that affects companies and their employees. For many years the war on drugs has been fought but the reality is that people still use illicit drugs but also on the rise is the use of unauthorized prescription and synthetic drugs (K2 - Synthetic Marijuana and Molly - MDMA). More than a black and white issue or an employer dictating how a employee must behave outside their work schedule, for most companies the real issue involves labor security and how drugs in the workplace impacts companies losses. A poll from the Society of Human Resources Management showed primary reasons why companies will not conduct a drug test program in the workplace: ·         24%  Their organization didn't believe in drug testing. ·          18%  They are not require by the state to drug test. ·           16%   The cost of drug testing is too high. ·           16%   Saw no return o

As a parent, choosing to drug test your teen can be one of the more difficult decisions you’ll make. You might be worried that your son or daughter is taking illegal drugs, but you might be concerned that asking your child to submit to a drug test will ruin your relationship with him or her. It’s important not to make a decision of this magnitude lightly, so we’ve created a guide to help you decide whether a home drug test for your teenager is a good idea. First, let’s go through the reasons why you should drug test your child: Your teenager is already submitting to court-mandated drug testing. You may think that because your teen is being drug tested regularly by the authorities that it’s not important to test at home, but an independent drug test is always a good idea. Often, court-mandated drug tests give false results. A home drug test can help you defend your child if he or she receives a false positive on a test. It can also help you feel more confident in the resul

Imagine this: your whole body is warm and relaxed, you feel safer than you’ve ever felt, make conversation easier than you ever have, colors are brighter, music sounds better, dancing is a uniting, pleasurable experience, water is the best thing you have ever drank and hugs and touch feel amazing - filling your heart with sincere feelings of happiness. You are surrounded by a few close friends and many strangers who quickly become your friends also. In your mind, all you can think is… …this is the best time I have ever had. The best feeling I have ever felt. This is what it is like to be “rolling” on the drug named molly. “Rolling,” a term used to describe the euphoric feelings one experiences from taking molly, represents feelings of bliss, peace, love and everything good. It’s no wonder both teenagers and adults alike are attracted to this drug.  Molly, a slang term for MDMA high in purity in crystal or powder form, was previously used and marketed in the 1970s to

If you’re considering whether or not pre-employment drug testing is right for your business, you may wonder what the benefits of drug testing are, and if the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. The truth of the matter is that almost all of the disadvantages of drug testing that critics usually cite are factually inaccurate. Let’s break these arguments down. The most popular argument against drug testing is that it is just too expensive and too time consuming because drug testing requires that additional management training and HR policies be put into place and executed before employees are drug tested. In reality, the cost of pre-employment drug testing has become so affordable these days, it usually ends up being less than $75 per applicant for specimen collection, lab analysis and review, and the reporting of results. And the time it takes to put new policies in place and conduct extra training is a very small price to pay when you compare it to the time it takes HR to bring