Drug abuse in the workplace has always been a serious issue because companies refuse to pay to drug test their employees and it is taking a toll on the employer, employee, and the consumer. I have assembled six resources in which I have summarized, analyzed, and assessed how each applies to my argument for companies to start paying for annual and spontaneous drug screening of their employees.
Regarding the abuse of drugs, it seems as if people are having a hard time dealing with personal matters and turning to drugs instead to make the time go by quicker, as well as less stressful. The Gale Group (2014) recognize that addiction is not only self-destructive, but also hazardous to the health and safety of others. “Positive reinforcement” drugs …show more content…
Michael S. Bahrke and Charles E. Yesalis (2006) discuss the five primary ways that are used to drug test individuals today: urine tests, saliva tests, follicle tests, blood tests, and sweat patches. They found that the cheapest and most common screenings are urine tests, although they can be error-prone. Individuals can drink a significant amount of water beforehand or add toilet water to dilute the results, as well as mix in masking agents and detoxicants. They also suggest that the mix of certain foods, medications, and diseases can create a false positive. If lab specialists discover a diluted test, they send the person home and reschedule. People try to cheat the lab system, however, it can be spotted and individuals may be fired for such …show more content…
9.1 million urine tests were taken by employees all across America which produced the result that approximately 3.9% tested positive. In 2013, the total was around 3.7%. One of the highest percentages of users was in 1988 when the percentage was 13.6%. The lowest percentage of users was in 2012 at around 3.5%. Although there is no specific pattern or reason for the percentages to increase, many feel as if it is because of the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana. The legalization of drugs is only going to hurt society and the workforce rather than create a safe one.
Employers who choose to drug test their employees are not only saving jobs, but also lives. By paying around $45 per employee, an employer can have their urine tested for any kind of illicit substance. A clean work environment means less erratic behavior and a stronger community of workers who work hard instead of turning to temptations like stealing or hurting each other to earn extra money. This push for the employers paying for annual and as needed drug testing could help the drug abuse rates lower back
Regarding the abuse of drugs, it seems as if people are having a hard time dealing with personal matters and turning to drugs instead to make the time go by quicker, as well as less stressful. The Gale Group (2014) recognize that addiction is not only self-destructive, but also hazardous to the health and safety of others. “Positive reinforcement” drugs …show more content…
Michael S. Bahrke and Charles E. Yesalis (2006) discuss the five primary ways that are used to drug test individuals today: urine tests, saliva tests, follicle tests, blood tests, and sweat patches. They found that the cheapest and most common screenings are urine tests, although they can be error-prone. Individuals can drink a significant amount of water beforehand or add toilet water to dilute the results, as well as mix in masking agents and detoxicants. They also suggest that the mix of certain foods, medications, and diseases can create a false positive. If lab specialists discover a diluted test, they send the person home and reschedule. People try to cheat the lab system, however, it can be spotted and individuals may be fired for such …show more content…
9.1 million urine tests were taken by employees all across America which produced the result that approximately 3.9% tested positive. In 2013, the total was around 3.7%. One of the highest percentages of users was in 1988 when the percentage was 13.6%. The lowest percentage of users was in 2012 at around 3.5%. Although there is no specific pattern or reason for the percentages to increase, many feel as if it is because of the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana. The legalization of drugs is only going to hurt society and the workforce rather than create a safe one.
Employers who choose to drug test their employees are not only saving jobs, but also lives. By paying around $45 per employee, an employer can have their urine tested for any kind of illicit substance. A clean work environment means less erratic behavior and a stronger community of workers who work hard instead of turning to temptations like stealing or hurting each other to earn extra money. This push for the employers paying for annual and as needed drug testing could help the drug abuse rates lower back