We all deal through life’s struggles. It is mostly difficult to just let the days pass and not being able to do something for ourselves or for our families. Every one seeks for having a much better life especially being able to provide for the basic needs of the family. However, some individuals feel being restrained with the thought of not having a good-paying job because of one particular reason – drug testing. Some drug users may still feel the need to become a part of an active work force and somehow want to lead a normal life. But with the fact that drug testing is a prerequisite for employment, current or former drug users feel that they can never have a chance to land in any kind of job.
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However, some industries, most especially those who are in close contact to the public are required to undergo drug testing for the reason that public safety is of utmost concern.
Drug policies are implemented on some companies which covers from the hiring process, providing education on the health risks of alcohol and drug use to extending assistance to those employees who are found to be positive with alcohol and/or drugs. This program allows users to have a second chance in life by letting these individuals undergo medical and psychological rehabilitation. After the said treatment, they may report to work again provided that they will have a negative drug result. Otherwise, they will no longer be accepted.
Employers do drug testing for a number of reasons:
• To be able to prevent hiring individuals who use illegal