What Are the Benefits of Drug Testing?
Drug-free workplace programs can have both short-term and long-term benefits. Employers who have drug-free workplace programs report significant benefits:
Short-Term Benefits
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Cost savings and incentive programs offered by
-- Medical and health insurance carriers
-- Property, casualty, and liability insurance carriers
-- Workers' Compensation insurance carriers -
Less chance that a current user/abuser will apply for a job or be hired.
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Ability to respond quickly when problems with alcohol or other drug abuse arise
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Fewer accidents
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Fewer disciplinary actions
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Reduced losses due to absenteeism, theft, and fraud
Long-Term Benefits
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Improved employee morale and productivity
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Lower costs due to losses and errors
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Reduced costs of insurance claims
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Greater employee awareness about alcohol and other drug abuse as well as other health issues
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Earlier identification and resolution of problems affecting job performance
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Decreased legal costs
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Decreased costs of hiring and training new employees.
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