Teen Drug Testing:
Teen drug use is on the rise. Legalization of marijuana in some states and the easy access to prescription drugs is confounding the problem. Designer street drugs such as K2, Spice and Bath Salts, hit the streets faster than parents can keep up with the trends. Testing your teen for drug use is one of the most difficult decisions a parent can make. A parent's biggest concern is that they would violate the trusting relationship they have with their child.
Children need boundaries and they need to know that you care enough to maintain them. The point of drug testing your teen is not to catch them using drugs, but to deter them from using drugs. Discuss the fact that you are going to drug test them. Involve them in the conversation and listen to their concerns. Remind your teen that if they don't use drugs, they've got nothing to worry about.
Let your teen know that this is your way of helping them with peer pressure. They can let their friends know that they get drug tested at home… so "NO"… they can't "try it just this once."
Why Home Drug Testing Isn't Recommended:
While there are a lot of over-the-counter drug tests available, there are several reasons to us a trusted third-party to drug test your teen:
- Our employees are highly trained in collecting specimens, and are not fooled by attempts to "trick" the tests.
- Using a neutral 3rd party takes any unnecessary blame off of the parent for positive tests.
- Laboratory tests are the most accurate tests available to the public.
Employer Drug Testing:
Why Conduct a Drug Test?
There are several reasons why employers should consider drug testing both prospective and current employees. Some of these reasons include:
- Productivity
Not only does drug testing reduce the number of drug users in your work place, but it also promotes productivity. Drug users are less productive in the workplace and therefore their co-workers must compensate for them. This can lead to lower productivity for all workers in your business.
- Absenteeism
Employees that use drugs are more likely to be absent from work. Avoid having to pay employees for not working by eliminating them from your work force.
- Liability
If your company has employees that are in safety sensitive positions, driving vehicles or entering residents, drug testing is a quick and inexpensive way to reduce your liability by removing employees that might be under the influence of drugs.
- Worker's Compensation Premiums
Initiating a drug testing program may qualify your company for substantial discounts on your worker's compensation insurance premiums. A robust drug testing program can be a cost savings investment for your company.
What is the Best Specimen Type to Test?
Although urine is the most common specimen for a drug test, many more types of specimens can be tested. Using different specimen types can increase your chances of uncovering drug use and finding drug users in your company. ANY LAB TEST NOW® offers drug testing for many specimen types, such as blood, urine, saliva and hair which gives you a detection timeframe of between "under the influence" to three to six months in the past.
How ANY LAB TEST NOW® Can Help
- Drug and Alcohol Testing Education
ANY LAB TEST NOW® has extensive experience providing professional organizations and associations with drug and alcohol testing education in a group setting. Whether you're an association of human resource professionals or a group of local government case managers, we can prepare a customized presentation that feeds the needs of your group. If this of interest, and you would like more information, please click here.
- Employer-Specific Drug and Alcohol Screening Programs
Whether you require a drug free workplace test, a Department of Transportation test or a custom panel, ANY LAB TEST NOW® has a test to meet your needs. We're available to work with your company to design and implement an effective drug free workforce program and can provide you with the education and knowledge you need to make effective decisions about a program that's right for your business. We work with a number of highly certified labs across the country so you can feel confident that we're bringing you a solution that's both reliable and affordable.
To Learn More
To learn more about drug and alcohol testing solutions for your business or to request a free consultation with a business solutions expert, fill out the form below and someone from the Euless location will contact you.
Call us now, (817) 354-8378 to learn more about our teen drug testing options.