Drug Testing: Why Do Businesses Take These Precautions?

In a day and age where lawsuits can be frivolous and healthcare costs are sky-rocketing across the nation, it is important for businesses to protect themselves when seeking quality candidates. To that end, many companies are now choosing to drug test current and potential employees. Because drug and alcohol abuse can create significant safety and health hazards for employees, testing may be an effective preventative measure.

Companies may have a variety of reasons for testing but almost unilaterally they all involve a sense of risk management. Below are five of the most common reasons employers may choose to drug test.

Deterrence

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