Why Test Employees for Drug Use?

Facts about United States drug use:

  • The United States has approximately 5% of the entire world's population yet we as a country consume 60% of the entire world's supply of illicit drugs.
  • Approximately 70% of illicit drug users are employed. How many are working for you?
  • Drug using employees have a higher turnover ratio and absenteeism rate.
  • Drug using employees are almost 4 times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident leading to worker compensation claims.
  • 44% of drug users admit to selling drugs to fellow employees.