Drugs and Drug Screening In The Workplace –
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TRUE/FALSE: All employers must false
follow federal guidelines for drug
testing?
Which of the following is not part of Benzodiazepines
the federally regulated drug testing?
a.Marijuana
b.Benzodiazepines
c.PCP
d.Cocaine
e.Opioids
A new employee has applied for Notify the MRO
grocery cashier. She test positive for
marijuana during the pre-employment
evaluation. What is the next step?
a.You should immediately notify the
employee
b.Send the split specimen off to the
lab for repeat testing to confirm
c.Notify the MRO
d.Offer repeat testing in your
companies lab instead of HHS lab
,This same employee is currently ADA is protecting her from being fired
enrolled in a treatment program for
marijuana abuse. Which of the
following is true?
a. ADA is protecting her from being
fired
b. DOT rules apply for this position
c. Civil Rights Act states she does not
need to repeat testing
d. ADA allows you to discuss her
results with other employees so they
can keep an eye out for her
, Prevalence Among Americans aged 12 years and older, 31.9
million are current illegal drug users (used within the
last 30 days).
11.7% of Americans 12 and over use illegal drugs.
53 million or 19.4% of people 12 and over have used
illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the
last year.
Drug abuse and substance disorders are more likely
to affect young males
22% of males and 17% of females used illegal drugs
or misused prescription drugs within the last year.
5% of people in non-metropolitan, rural counties
used illegal drugs compared to 20.2% of people in
larger metropolitan counties.
Drug use is highest among persons between the
ages of 18-25 at 39% compared to persons aged 26-
29, at 34%.
70% of users who try an illegal drug before age 13
develop a substance abuse disorder within the next 7
years compared to 27% of those who try an illegal
drug after age 17.
47% of young people use an illegal drug by the time
they graduate from high school; other users within
the last 30 days include:
- 5% of 8th graders.
- 20% of 10th graders.
- 24% of 12th graders.
Performance problems from - Absenteeism
Substance Abuse - Accidents
- Poor productivity
- Job turnover
- Thefts
Questions Answered With Expert Insight
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Terms in this set (68)
TRUE/FALSE: All employers must false
follow federal guidelines for drug
testing?
Which of the following is not part of Benzodiazepines
the federally regulated drug testing?
a.Marijuana
b.Benzodiazepines
c.PCP
d.Cocaine
e.Opioids
A new employee has applied for Notify the MRO
grocery cashier. She test positive for
marijuana during the pre-employment
evaluation. What is the next step?
a.You should immediately notify the
employee
b.Send the split specimen off to the
lab for repeat testing to confirm
c.Notify the MRO
d.Offer repeat testing in your
companies lab instead of HHS lab
,This same employee is currently ADA is protecting her from being fired
enrolled in a treatment program for
marijuana abuse. Which of the
following is true?
a. ADA is protecting her from being
fired
b. DOT rules apply for this position
c. Civil Rights Act states she does not
need to repeat testing
d. ADA allows you to discuss her
results with other employees so they
can keep an eye out for her
, Prevalence Among Americans aged 12 years and older, 31.9
million are current illegal drug users (used within the
last 30 days).
11.7% of Americans 12 and over use illegal drugs.
53 million or 19.4% of people 12 and over have used
illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the
last year.
Drug abuse and substance disorders are more likely
to affect young males
22% of males and 17% of females used illegal drugs
or misused prescription drugs within the last year.
5% of people in non-metropolitan, rural counties
used illegal drugs compared to 20.2% of people in
larger metropolitan counties.
Drug use is highest among persons between the
ages of 18-25 at 39% compared to persons aged 26-
29, at 34%.
70% of users who try an illegal drug before age 13
develop a substance abuse disorder within the next 7
years compared to 27% of those who try an illegal
drug after age 17.
47% of young people use an illegal drug by the time
they graduate from high school; other users within
the last 30 days include:
- 5% of 8th graders.
- 20% of 10th graders.
- 24% of 12th graders.
Performance problems from - Absenteeism
Substance Abuse - Accidents
- Poor productivity
- Job turnover
- Thefts
