November 2009 Feature Website for Employers

http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/said/default.asp 

Substance Abuse Information Database

SAID provides information about and access to hundreds of documents and resources that may assist employers and others to learn about workplace substance abuse issues and develop drug-free workplace programs. Examples of items cataloged in SAID include sample policies, research reports, training and educational materials, and legal and regulatory information.

Prevention Information and Tips for Employers


1)     Working Partners for a Drug Free Work Place
This U.S. Department of Labor website provides all information you need about information relating to a drug-free workplace, including important information about employee drug-testing policies, and other strategies for keeping the workplace drug free.
www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/workingpartners/dfworkplace/dt.asp

2)     The Drug-Free Workplace Helpline
The Drug-Free Workplace Helpline is a toll-free telephone-based consulting service that assists callers with developing and implementing initiatives and programs addressing substance abuse in the workplace. For more information visit the website at:
www.dol.gov/asp/programs/drugs/nationalresources/NationalResource-1574.htm

3)     Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit for Employers
This website provides the direct link to access the kit for employers. The kit offers guidance, specific strategies and easy-to-follow steps for creating a drug-free workplace program and enhancing an existing one. This kit is especially helpful for employers who do not have time to develop a program.
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/govpubs/workit/

4)     Substance Use Disorders in the Workplace: A Guide to Recovery for Employees
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has developed this pamphlet that defines a substance use disorder and highlights the laws concerning discrimination against individuals recovering from a substance use disorders; and offers resources for finding help.
https://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/productDetails.aspx?ProductID=16853

5)     Online Alcohol Screening Tool
Employers can review an online self-administered alcohol screening tool.
www.alcoholscreening.org

6)     2007 News Article: 84% of U.S. Employers Require Pre-Employment Drug Tests
Read a summary of Society of Human Resource Managers 2006 study that revealed that 84% of private employers required pre-employment drug testing.
www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2007/84-percent-of-employers.html

7)     2006-2007 Guide to State and Federal Drug Testing Laws
This two volume Guide answers all questions regarding State and Federal drug-testing laws such as "whom can I test" "When?" "How?" This website provides information for ordering the publication ($300 per Guide)
www.drugfreeworkplace.org/lawspub.htm

8)     The Workplace and Alcohol Problem Prevention
As a domain for alcohol-problem prevention, the workplace holds great promise. This website highlights the history of workplace programs and identifies prevention opportunities in the workplace.
http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh26-1/49-57.htm




 
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