The statistics are staggering. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse reports that:
- 40 million Americans over the age of 12 have substance abuse problems – that’s more than are affected by heart conditions, diabetes or cancer
- 80 million people participate in risky use but don’t meet the clinical criteria of substance abuse
- Only about 1 in 10 who need treatment for substance abuse problems receives it
As a small business owner or Human Resources administrator, you understand that substance abuse isn’t just an individual’s personal issue. It becomes a workplace issue as lost time, serious injuries and even death occur. One of the best ways to avoid substance abuse issues and the subsequent costs is through pre-employment screening.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recommends companies test for at least five drugs – amphetamines, THC, cocaine, opiates and phencyclidine – and alcohol. With the recent rampant misuse of prescription medications, many companies are opting for a 10-panel urine screen.
The advantages of oral screening
- It provides an early discovery window, detecting both drugs and alcohol within 24 to 28 hours after use, for effective pre-employment or post-accident screening.
- While standard urine screening tests can’t detect alcohol, saliva tests can!
- It enables a simpler collection process, removing the need for urine sample observation.
How Signet Screening can help
Signet Screening works closely with companies to develop the testing methodology that best matches their business needs. For more information about oral screening and other types of available drug screening, please contact us.
