10 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The 10 Most Frequently Asked Questions of the the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Workplace Helpline

1. What is considered an "ideal" policy for an employer to adopt in order to deal most successfully with substance abuse problems in the Workplace?


2. Is there a sample or "model" policy available that can be used by my company to develop an effective Drug-Free Workplace Program? 3. Can I legally require my employees to take a drug test?


4. I suspect one of my employees of using drugs. Can I require the employee to take a drug test? 5. How should I determine which employees to include in a random testing program?


6. My company received a contract from the Federal Government. Do I have to drug test my employees?


7. How should I deal with an employee whose drinking is affecting job performance if he/she is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act? Do I have the responsibility to provide rehabilitation?


8. Where in my community can I find training in Drug-Free Workplace programs for my supervisors? 9. Can my company use a non-certified laboratory for drug testing?

Contact the Workplace Helpline at:

1-800-Workplace, 1-800-967-5752, or HELPLINE@SAMHSA.HHS.GOV