Preventing workplace substance abuse: Beyond drug testing to wellness.

2003 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Testing ◽  
Workplace Substance Abuse

“Of Sound Mind and Body”

2019 ◽  
pp. 64-86
Author(s):  
Frank E. Vandervort ◽  
Vincent J. Palusci
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Drug Testing ◽  
The United States ◽  
Developmental Trajectory ◽  
Prenatally Exposed ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Sound Mind

Substance abuse is a major medical and social problem. Estimates suggest that each year some 15 percent of the 4 million babies born in the United States are exposed to drugs or alcohol. Research demonstrates that exposure to these substances is harmful to the children in both the short term and across their developmental trajectory. This chapter summarizes the harms that might result from such prenatal exposure and considers the ways that both federal and state law respond to this. The chapter argues for universal drug testing of newborns in an effort to ascertain whether they have been prenatally exposed to such substances so that treatment and other services can be provided.

An Evaluation of Strategies Developed to Prevent Substance Abuse among Student-Athletes

1989 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 196-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert J. Marcello ◽  
Steven J. Danish ◽  
Arnold L. Stolberg
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Program Development ◽  
Drug Testing ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Drug Prevention ◽  
Willingness To Participate ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
And Control ◽  
Future Program

Substance abuse by the collegiate athlete has become a major concern. Drug testing programs are viewed as one method of combatting this problem; however, more emphasis should be placed upon developing effective drug prevention programs. The current study addresses this need by (a) designing a multifocused prevention program specifically for student-athletes based on the previous literature, (b) evaluating its overall effectiveness as well as that of its individual components, and (c) identifying factors associated with preintervention usage patterns of student-athletes for the purpose of guiding future program development efforts. Although 110 student-athletes indicated a willingness to participate in the study, only 58 completed the assessment packet. These 58 were randomly assigned to intervention and control conditions. Few differences were found between the treatment and control groups. Perhaps the most important finding was that social-environmental factors and pro-usage attitudes were related to previous patterns of alcohol, drug, and tobacco use prior to the student-athlete’s arrival at college. Results are discussed in terms of their impact upon future program development and evaluation.

Drug Testing in Community Corrections: Results from a Four-Year Program

1993 ◽  
Vol 73 (3) ◽  
pp. 343-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
GENNARO F. VITO ◽  
DEBORAH G. WILSON ◽  
STEPHEN T. HOLMES
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Testing ◽  
Community Corrections ◽  
Significant Part ◽  
Community Supervision ◽  
Jefferson County ◽  
Recidivism Rates ◽  
Substance Abuse Program ◽  
Drug Of Choice

Drug testing has become a significant part of community supervision. This article summarizes the results from a Jefferson County (Kentucky) program. During the program, the level of positive tests has continuously declined to a rate of 35%. Marijuana and cocaine were consistently the drug of choice for this population. Lower recidivism rates were recorded for offenders who completed the treatment offered by the Kentucky Substance Abuse Program, Inc. (KSAP).

Foodservice employee substance abuse: is anyone getting the message?

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 810-826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miranda Kitterlin ◽  
Lisa Moll ◽  
Gabriela Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Substance Abuse Prevention ◽  
Abuse Prevention ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Reduction Strategies ◽  
Workplace Substance Abuse ◽  
Foodservice Employees

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to investigate foodservice industry employees’ experiences and perceptions related to substance abuse prevention measures in the workplace. Design/methodology/approach – A qualitative approach was used for this foundational study, and data collection occurred by conducting in-depth interviews with 30 foodservice employees. Findings – Participants reported that, in their perceptions, substance abuse prevention measures were virtually non-existent at their places of employment. The few participants that were aware of such policies indicated that they had never seen the policy actually enforced. Practical implications – The results of this exploratory study suggest that foodservice employees may not be receiving adequate messages about workplace substance abuse prevention policies nor are they developing an adequate awareness of such policies. Further, where such policies are in place, they may not being adequately enforced, implying negligent business practices. Failure to display a presence and communication of workplace substance abuse policies and prevention efforts for this potentially high-risk population is both organizationally and socially irresponsible. Suggestions for the implementation of such harm reduction strategies are also provided, as is a call for further research conducted in a quantifiable method to offer more generalizable results. Originality/value – No previous study has investigated employee awareness of substance abuse policies and prevention measures or harm reduction strategies in the foodservice workplace. This study provides a step toward understanding foodservice employee substance abuse and prevention that was previously lacking in the literature.

Informed Consent: Hospitals Must Obtain Informed Consent Prior to Drug Testing Pregnant Patients

2003 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 455-457 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
South Carolina ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Prenatal Care ◽  
Drug Testing ◽  
Positive Test ◽  
Test Results ◽  
University Of South Carolina ◽  
Substance Abuse Program ◽  
Medical University

In Ferguson v. City of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) developed a policy in conjunction with police and prosecutors that requires pregnant and post-pregnancy women to be tested for cocaine in their urine if they presented with certain factors. If the patient is still pregnant, her first positive test results in referral to a substance abuse program. After a second positive test, or upon failure to comply with the substance abuse program, the woman would be arrested. If a patient tested positive upon delivery of her baby, she would be arrested “as soon as medically possible.” A Solicitor’s Letter given to and signed by each woman after her first positive test explains these comequences. Concomitantly, a letter given to all patients receiving prenatal care informs them of the effects of drug use and warns of possible referral to the prosecutor’s office.

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