Supervisor Role
Only Safety-Sensitive Job Positions are subject to drug and alcohol testing?
Any employee under reasonable suspicion can be tested
What happens when the body becomes used to a drug and needs larger and larger amounts to produce the same effects?
Tolerance
Employees Can Refuse Drug Tests
Refusing to take a drug test may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment. Additionally, employees who refuse to take a drug test could face legal consequences.
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content represents the percentage of alcohol to blood.
You can sober up quickly with a cup of coffee.
Unfortunately, coffee has no effect whatsoever on processing alcohol.
What is a Supervisor NOT responsible for?
- Diagnose substance abuse
- Be Law Enforcement
- Provide counseling and therapy
What is an unwanted change in the body that is not related to the main purpose of a drug?
Side Effect
Employers Don't Have to Let Employees Know That They'll Drug Test Them
Employers must communicate their drug testing policies to their employees and job candidates. Clear and consistent guidelines should specify the types of drugs that will be tested for, the frequency of testing, and the consequences for positive test results.
How long does it take for alcohol to enter the bloodstream?
Alcohol enters your bloodstream within 5 to 10 minutes of being consumed. It passes from your stomach into your bloodstream and then travels throughout your entire body-affecting nearly every organ system in the body.
Drinking Water Can Beat the Test
There’s a belief that drinking large amounts of water can help someone pass a drug test. This is rarely effective, as most testing methods can detect dilution and may even require a retest.
What are two types of drug dependence?
1. Physical dependence is when someone develops a tolerance for a drug or shows withdrawl symptoms without it 2. Psychological dependence is a strong emotional desire to continue using a drug.
An individual who can work or fulfill daily responsibilities isn’t truly addicted
Many individuals with addiction can maintain work and responsibilities. This is known as high-functioning addiction. However, this doesn't mean they aren't struggling
Name at least 3 long term affects of alcohol on the body and mind.
1.Lead to cancer of the mouth, esophagus, pharynx and larynx, liver, stomach, ovaries, breast, prostate, and small intestine. 2. Affects parts of the brain and nervous system that control breathing, heartbeat, and related body functions which causes many deaths. 3. Associated with cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage 4. Psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder
There's No Benefit to Employee Drug Testing
When it comes to employee drug testing, it is essential to strike a balance between privacy rights and workplace safety concerns. While employees have a right to privacy, employers also have a responsibility to keep employees and customers safe and comply with legal regulations. To achieve this balance, employers should implement drug testing policies that are fair and reasonable. This may include testing only for substances that are relevant to the job, such as drugs that can impair judgment or reaction time. Employers should also ensure that drug testing is conducted in a manner that respects employee privacy, such as using a third-party testing facility and maintaining the confidentiality of test results.
What is the term used when someone uses an illegal drug or intentionally misuses a prescription or OTC drug?
Drug Abuse
Individuals who abuse drugs or alcohol are three and a half times more likely to be involved in a workplace accident compared to individuals who do not abuse drugs or alcohol
True
Alcohol interferes with what?
Alcohol interferes with judgement, coordination, and other basic functions by upsetting the brains balance of chemicals called neurotransmitters.
Only Frequent Users Get Detected
Another myth is that only frequent users of substances will be detected during tests. In reality, tests can often detect infrequent usage, depending on the substance and the time frame of use.
What is the length of time marijuana remains in the body after use?
One or more months
I'm ok to drive in the morning after drinking.
Alcohol typically stays in the body for 1-2 hours per standard drink. However, this depends on individual metabolism rates.
Motorists setting off in the morning after an evening’s drinking may not feel intoxicated. They may often believe that they have slept off the effects of their alcohol, or that they can revive themselves with caffeine, exercise or a shower. However, given that it takes the body an average of one hour to metabolise each unit (10ml) of alcohol, it is perfectly possible to be well over the legal driving limit the morning after, particularly if drinking has continued late into the night.
Can you fire an employee for suspicion of substance abuse?