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WORKPLACE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
The Problem
Nearly 70% of drug users are employed. Sixty billion dollars are spent annually on drug abuse! According to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), compared to the non-abusing employee the typical abusing worker has:
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2.5 times more absences of 8 days or more
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3.0 times more latenesses
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3.0 times more likely to abuse normal sick leave benefits
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3.6 times more likely to be involved in work-related accidents
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5.0 times more likely to file for workers' compensation benefits
The Solution
Best Med Consultants recognizes that drug and alcohol testing has proven to reduce health care and workers' compensation costs. We can customize a cost-effective workplace drug and alcohol program to meet your company's requirements.
The Services
Best Med's company substance abuse programs are designed to keep you in compliance with appropriate regulations, whether they be governmental or specific to your workplace. We offer a variety of services to accomplish this including:
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Substance abuse policy development
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SAMHSA drug panel analysis with GC/MS confirmation on positive results
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Certified chain-of-custody
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Certified Breath Alcohol Technicians
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Supervisory & Employee Education and Training
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Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Evaluations
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Confidential computerized random employee selection
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Certified Medical Review Officer
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Blind samples for proficiency testing
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On-site mobile services for specimen collection
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24-hour response for negative specimen results
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Litigation support
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Management Information Systems
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24-hour post-accident and reasonable-suspicion testing services
In selecting Best Med as your provider of workplace substance abuse programs, you will discover that Best Med is the best medicine for your business.
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