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An on-call technician was dispatched to a job site early in the morning. When he arrived, his supervisor immediately noticed signs that raised concern—slurred speech, unsteady movement, and a strong odor of alcohol. Instead of ignoring the situation or reacting emotionally, the supervisor followed the company’s drug-free workplace policy: ✔️ A second trained supervisor was called to confirm reasonable suspicion observations ✔️ The employee was removed from safety-sensitive du

Written by Phil Dubois, Founder and CEO of Workplace Screening Intelligence As the Chair of the Government Affairs Committee for National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), I am frequently asked why marijuana rescheduling is so important to NDASA and its members. Below are many of the unintended consequences of marijuana rescheduling. Marijuana Rescheduling: What It Means Marijuana rescheduling refers to changing marijuana’s legal classification under controlled

Working Partners® Executive Director Chris White, Esq. joined NDASA in Garden Grove, California for the 2026 Conference: Powered by a Purpose! It was a great time of networking, learning, and connecting with industry leaders who are passionate about advancing drug-free workplace programs. Chris presented on “Navigating Medical Conditions, Accommodations, and Drug Testing: Where ADA Disability Law Meets Drug-Free Workplace Programs,” diving into one of the most complex and evo

April is recognized nationally as Alcohol Awareness Month—a time dedicated to increasing understanding about alcohol use, its potential risks, and the importance of prevention and support. For employers, this observance is more than just a public health campaign—it’s an opportunity to reinforce the role of a strong Drug-Free Workplace Program in protecting employees and maintaining a safe, productive environment. Alcohol misuse doesn’t stop at the end of the workday. Its effe

Every spring we hear the familiar phrase, “April showers bring May flowers.” On the surface, it simply means that rain helps flowers grow. But the saying carries a deeper message about cause and effect: sometimes difficult conditions must occur before positive change can happen. In the workplace, this proverb can also serve as a reminder that challenges must be addressed before growth can occur. When an employee is actively impaired on the job or has a positive drug test, t

April Craft, LMHC, CEAP – Clinical Director, EAP Operations at Lucet “Care that is integrated into daily life supports members before they reach the point of acute crisis. That’s exactly where an EAP comes in.” In the first quarter of the year, health plans have a fresh chance to rethink how we support the people we serve. In the behavioral health space, much of the energy today focuses on the high end of the acuity spectrum, or the crisis-level cases where costs can soar and