Drug & Alcohol Testing Solutions for Employers
Why should you worry about drugs and alcohol in your workplace?
According to a recent SAMHSA survey, 1 in 10 (22.4 million) Americans over the age of 18 will use illicit drugs, and 1 in 4 (58.5 million) will engage in binge drinking every month. While drug and alcohol use statistics may be alarming, most employers either don't know about them or fail to see how it affects them when they don't notice an obvious problem. Many employers simply perform drug testing as part of the hiring process and then never think about it again, others don't perform drug testing at all.
If your company falls into one of these categories, we understand. We know that drug and alcohol testing isn't an aspect of human resources that many people want to address. After all, asking people to perform drug and alcohol testing, even if for hiring purposes, can appear to be accusatory. With random or periodic testing comes the same anxiety, but there is also the added chance that an employer has to confront someone with a positive test result. No one wants to think that the person they hired and personally vetted uses drugs or alcohol, but it happens all the time. In addition to the anxiety it can cause, from a profit point of view, it would seem that drug and alcohol testing is an expense with very little or no obvious return on investment. Why spend money when you could forgo testing, and immediately put someone to work to help your company make money and grow.
Why should you care?
The reality is much more complicated. The 2013 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that nearly 69% of the 22.4 million users of illicit drugs are employed full or part time. The same survey found that approximately 80% of of adult binge drinkers (41.2 million) and around 76% of adult heavy drinkers (12.4 million) are also employed full or part time.
With so many illicit drug users and alcohol abusers being employed, the odds are high that even a small, locally owned business will, at some point, encounter employees who are using illicit drugs and abusing alcohol. Contrary to common beliefs, the health, well-being, safety and productivity of the employees who are using illicit drugs and abusing alcohol are not the only effects. Studies have shown that drug and alcohol use on the job can increase accidents and injuries. In many cases these accidents and injuries not only affect the employee involved, but use up valuable company resources and time for cleanup, investigation, repairs and in some cases legal action against the company can cost thousands of dollars. Similar studies have shown that not only does productivity go down with drug and alcohol use, but it can also affect those who work with the users, even if those co-workers are not users themselves.
Stealing and damage to company property are just some of the costs associated with drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace. Not to mention injuries to employees, coworkers and the general public.
How we can help.
We can offer your company drug and alcohol testing services that meet the needs of your specific company and industry. These services can include a random testing component, or you can choose to utilize only the testing services without the random testing component. Since 1989, we have helped employers all over the nation assess their workplace, develop and implement customized and comprehensive drug and alcohol testing policies, evaluate the effectiveness of those policies and provide support to keep those companies drug and alcohol free.
Are all testing services available to employers?
Yes. While most employers will normally elect to utilize standard employer testing services, additional testing services are available to employers if desired.
Can regulated employers have a testing program service account without a random component?
No. While your regulatory agency may permit you to perform random selections "in-house," we are not able to provide an effective service to those employers that elect to do so. Regulations are complex and to best serve our clients we need to be able to see the "whole picture," which would include the random selection component.
Are results certified?
Our laboratories are all certified by SAMHSA and are CLIA compliant. These certifications and regulations help to insure that all results are accurate. Any testing performed without using a laboratory are CLIA Waived.
Do we have to have an account to use your testing services?
No. An account is not required to utilize our testing services but is highly recommended. Not only do you receive a discount for testing services, we are able to provide additional assistance after the testing is complete. Opening an account is fast and free.
An account is required if you plan on utilizing any testing program services.
What is the difference between a testing service and a testing program?
Testing services are only one component of a testing program. Testing programs include access to a complete suite of services to make your testing program as effective as possible. Some of these services are random testing, policy review and policy writing to name a few. Testing programs encompass everything that is required to help make your workplace a safe, productive, drug and alcohol free workplace. Because every employer is different, each testing program can include different components, but all of them include testing services.
Can we use your random selection services but not your testing services?
Testing services are a basic component of our testing programs. Because they are a basic component, they cannot be separated. In order for us to run an effective testing program, we require that all accounts that utilize our testing programs, regardless of if the program contains a random component or not, also use our testing services.
Do you offer testing programs without a random component?
Yes. While a random testing program, when implemented correctly, is integral to a drug and alcohol free workplace, we understand that it may not be practical for all companies to do so. If you are an unregulated or private employer and do not wish to implement a random testing component with your testing program, we can still offer you a full suite of testing services without a random component.
Can you add a random component to a testing program at a later date?
Yes. Random testing programs, when implemented correctly, are integral to a drug and alcohol free workplace. Adding and removing the random component from your unregulated or private employer testing program is extremely simple and can be done at any time.
Regulated Employer Complete Testing Programs
Employers regulated by state or federal Department of Transportation agencies are required by law to implement drug and alcohol testing workplace policies and testing programs.
Asure test has been working with employers who are regulated by state and federal D.O.T. agencies since 1989. We specialize in providing complete C/TPA services for these special employers. We provide all of the tools you need to obtain and maintain compliance with your regulatory agency.
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Unregulated and Private Corporation Random Testing Programs
Employers that wish to implement a drug and alcohol free workplace program that contains a random testing component.
A customized testing program can include as little or as much testing as you like. Each unregulated testing program is completely customizable and can be changed to meet your growing needs. This flexibility gives you complete control over the testing program.
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Unregulated and Private Corporation Testing Programs (No Random Component)
Employers looking to implement a drug and alcohol free workplace program that does not contain a random testing component.
While a random testing program, when implemented correctly, is integral to a drug and alcohol free workplace, we understand that it may not be practical for all companies to do so. For employers that do not wish to implement a random testing component, we can still offer you a full suite of testing services without the random component.
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regulated Drug Testing
Regulated drug testing is available only to employers regulated by a state or federal agency. The sample tested and the drugs tested for are set by state and/or federal regulations and not by the employer.
If you have an account, you can perform testing at any one of our over 3,000 collection sites in the United States and Canada.
For employers without an account, this service is only available at our Saint Charles, Missouri clinic with a chain-of-custody provided by the donor. Individual donors seeking Coast Guard licensing or periodic testing do not need to provide a chain-of-custody, but must complete section I of CG-719P - DOT/USCG Periodic Drug Testing Form prior to arriving for testing. If a chain-of-custody is not provided when required, we can alter a regulated form for most laboratories (when available) for an additional fee.
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Regulated Alcohol Testing
Regulated alcohol testing is available only to employers regulated by a state or federal agency. The machines used to perform testing and cut-off levels are set by state and/or federal regulations and not by the employer.
If you have an account, you can perform testing at any one of our over 2,000 collection sites in the United States and Canada.
For employers without an account, this service is only available at our Saint Charles, Missouri clinic. The required testing forms are provided by our clinic.
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Unregulated Drug Testing
Drug testing for unregulated and private employers is typically performed using a urine sample collected on-site at your business or at a clinic near your business or donor. The typical drug test administered is a 5 panel drug test. This test includes testing for amphetamines (including methamphetamine or Meth and MDMA or Ecstasy), cocaine, marijuana, opiates (including heroin) and PCP.
Though it is not typical, additional testing panels and sample options are available.
If you have an account, typical drug testing services are available to you through our nationwide network of over 3,000 clinics.
For employers without an account, this service is only available at our Saint Charles, Missouri clinic with a chain-of-custody provided by the donor. If a chain-of-custody is not provided, we can alter a regulated form for most laboratories (when available) for an additional fee.
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Unregulated Alcohol Testing
Alcohol testing for unregulated and private employers is typically performed using a breath alcohol testing device (Breathalyzer). A positive result and any actions are determined by your workplace policy.
If you have an account, breath alcohol testing services utilizing a Breathalyzer are available to you through our nationwide network of over 2,000 clinics.
For employers without an account, this service is only available at our Saint Charles, Missouri clinic. The required testing forms are provided by our clinic.
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Setting up a testing program can be complicated. Let us help you determine what works best for you.
Regardless of if you feel confident, confused or anxious in how you want to set up your testing program, we would be happy to help you compare your options to get you moving in the right direction. There is no obligation at all.