Signs of Employee Drug Abuse

Drug Test Coordinators, Inc. (DTC, Inc.) specializes in employee drug testing. We will work closely with your company to plan and implement a corporate drug testing program that will ensure a drug free workplace.

One facet of implementing and maintaining a successful drug free workplace is the ability to recognize drug problems with employees by their behavior and work habits. These can include performance problems, poor attendance and absenteeism, attitude and physical appearance, health and safety hazards, and domestic problems.

Below is a list of warning signs of employee substance abuse:

Performance Problems
- Difficulty following instructions
- Inability to respond to increased supervision
- Increase in mistakes
- Inconsistent quality of work
- Reduced productivity
- Regular signs of fatigue

Poor Attendance and Absenteeism
- Increase in unauthorized absences
- Habitual tardiness
- Excessive use of sick leave
- Frequent requests for time off
- Unexplained disapearance from job

Attitude and Physical Appearance
- Argumentative, confrontational with co-workers
- Increased supervision required
- Sloppy work product
- Avoiding supervisors and colleagues
- Blood shot or watery eyes
- Odor of alcohol or drugs

Health and Safety Hazards
- Increased involvement in accidents
- Indifference toward safety rules
- Disregard for safety of others

Domestic Problems
- Marital problems
- Problems with children and their delinquent behavior
- Frequent financial issues

Our drug free workplace implementation program will remove these concerns by preparing an employee drug testing program, implementing the program, providing your company with materials, specimen collection site, certified laboratory, and Medical Review Officer, and continue to monitor your staff with random drug testing.


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