Substance abuse and addiction have long posed challenges for employers and employees alike. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated these issues, leaving many companies struggling to support ...

2021 was the deadliest year for drug overdoses in America. Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard describes signs of substance use and effective drug-free workplace policies. In previous episodes of the ...

To establish policies and procedures whereby The University of Dayton shall, in order to appropriately serve the needs of both employees and students, implement a drug free workplace and academic ...

The U.S. continues to struggle with substance abuse disorders (SUDs). Data shows that 70% (about 13.6 million workers) of all adults with an alcohol or illicit drug use disorder are employed. The 13.6 ...

Substance use disorders affect a substantial portion of American society and its workforce. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2021 national survey results report ...

We spend a lot of time at work: by some estimates up to a third of our lives. Demand and pressure in the workplace are high, with workers expected to produce more in less time. Added to this, workers ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — Between 2009 and 2015, New York lost nearly a quarter of a million workers from the labor market due to opioids. That cost New York State almost $180 billion in real economic output. So ...

Q: My co-worker is an alcoholic. He shows up late, looks hung over, and tries to dump his workload on me. When he’s sober, he’s brilliant. I have no experience with substance abuse, and no idea how to ...

RHYS EVANS The mining sector has been quite receptive to alcohol and drug testing as the Department of Mineral Resources continues to ensure that it has very good auditing policies and procedures in ...

25% of Americans (70 million people) admitted they use illicit drugs, according to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use. 48.7 million people nationwide struggle with substance abuse according ...

The Glenwood Springs Chamber will host an event addressing mental health and substance use challenges in the workplace from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Morgridge Commons, 815 Cooper Ave., ...

Employers are being warned about the risks of drink and drug-driving, with incidents involving at-work drivers commonplace.