Question 1

Over the years,implementing drug testing has shown only minimal reduction in positive drug tests results?

Accepted Answer

Implementing drug testing in various contexts, such as workplaces and sports, has often led to a significant reduction in positive drug test results, as it acts as a deterrent against drug use.

Question 2

A company can always realize greater cost savings by terminating a drug abuser?

Accepted Answer

Terminating an employee who is a drug abuser does not necessarily guarantee cost savings. There are costs associated with recruiting, hiring and training new employees, as well as legal and ethical considerations. Additionally, treating substance abuse as a health issue rather than solely a disciplinary issue has been shown to lead to better outcomes for both the employee and the company.

Question 3

Because Judy is repeatedly late for work,complains about being tired,and has frequent blood shot eyes,she is most likely abusing alcohol?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described (repeated lateness, complaints of being tired, and frequent bloodshot eyes) can be indicative of a variety of issues, including sleep disorders, stress, or other health problems, not necessarily alcohol abuse.

Question 4

The most accurate drug test is the radioimmunoassay of urine?

Accepted Answer

The most accurate drug test is actually gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) which can detect even trace amounts of drugs in urine samples. Radioimmunoassay can give false positives and is not as reliable as GC/MS.

Question 5

The largest economic burden created by illicit drug abuse in the United States is related to?&#10;A) Criminal justice system costs&#10;B) Lost productivity&#10;C) Health care costs&#10;D) Theft

Accepted Answer

The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that the economic burden of illicit drug use in the United States is primarily driven by lost productivity, which includes absenteeism, reduced workplace performance, and disability. While criminal justice system costs and healthcare costs also contribute to the economic burden, lost productivity is the largest contributor. Theft may also be a result of drug abuse, but is not the largest economic burden.

Question 6

The industry with the most employees reporting drug-free workplace policy is?&#10;A) Construction&#10;B) Retail Trade&#10;C) Proactive Services&#10;D) Health Care Practitioners&#10;E) None of the Above

Accepted Answer

The answer of The industry with the most employees reporting...

Question 7

Marijuana causes more problems with tardiness,missing work,and illness than any other drug?

Accepted Answer

There is no definitive evidence that marijuana causes more problems with tardiness, missing work, and illness than any other drug. It may vary from individual to individual and their level of use.

Question 8

Based on employee drug abuse rates,a drug-free workplace policy would be especially important for which industry?&#10;A) Real Estate, Leasing and Rental&#10;B) Construction&#10;C) Retail Trade&#10;D) A and B&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Construction has been found to have the highest rates of employee drug abuse, making a drug-free workplace policy especially important in this industry. While other industries may also benefit from such a policy, construction stands out as having the greatest need for it.

Deck 14: Violence and Drug Use in the Workplace