5 Ways to Increase Employee Motivation In a recession, two things set successful companies apart from failed ones: leadership and employees. When you have creative, productive workers, your job gets easier because you have less to micromanage. That gives you more time to lead the company in the right direction. Below, we outline five steps […]
Continue ReadingPre-Employment Drug Testing Program Companies considering whether to implement a pre-employment drug testing program, as well as those that already have a program in place; need to see measurable value in the investment they are making. Well-designed and well-administered drug testing programs are not a cost of doing business. Rather, these programs generate substantial savings […]
Continue ReadingLatest Designer Drug Scare After the gruesome bath salts “zombie” attack in Miami sky-rocketed this designer drug into the news, I felt compelled to address the dangers of using it. If the fact that you might end up eating someone’s face off doesn’t keep you from using this drug then consider some of the […]
Continue ReadingK2/Spice-the other Designer Drug In my experience, K2 was the second highest mountain in the world. Today it is another name for a mixture of herbs and spices that are typically sprayed with synthetic compounds that mimic THC, the active ingredient in Marijuana. Here are some myths surrounding Spice/K2: -It is legal In 2011 the […]
Continue ReadingMost Common Questions About Drug Testing The most common question about drugs is how long do they last in your system. There are many factors that can affect what we call a “window of detection” for a particular drug including: The amount of drug taken How frequently the drug is taken The nature of the drug itself […]
Continue ReadingDrug-Free Workplace is a Better Workplace What is a “drug free workplace?” Such an environment refers to a workplace setting where alcohol and drug use are discouraged and other activities are provided instead. Employees who sell drugs and alcohol on work premises or come to work impaired do not contribute to a friendly or effective […]
Continue ReadingHow to Recognize Signs of Potential Drug Use If you start to notice a loved one or a coworker seeming more distant, more erratic and less responsible, there is a chance that he or she could be an addict. There are many signs that can be noticed by observation, and it’s important to know what they are […]
Continue ReadingAdderal and College It’s not just athletes using drugs as performance enhancers—traditional students do it, too. Adderall is a prescription drug classified as a schedule II drug in the amphetamine class. The drug, which is used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as narcolepsy, is increasingly used […]
Continue ReadingFIVE FACTS: A list of startling facts many people do not – but need to – know about prescription painkiller use: 1.Forty-five people die every day from opioid prescription painkillers – more deaths than heroin and cocaine overdoses combined. 2.In 2010, enough prescription painkillers were provided to medicate every American around the clock for an […]
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After a period of time, your child is finally coming home. You want everything to be just right and you are more than happy to have them in the house again. You want to set the mood and make a warm welcome. Here are some of the ways you can do that. 1. Create a […]
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