Securing Your Business
When you look at the person sitting across from you during an employment interview, do you wonder whether the candidate has a criminal background? A drug problem? Has lied about his or her credentials? That's more likely than you might think.
Avoid multi-million dollar liabilities and lawsuits from Negligent Hiring, Negligent Retention and Workplace Violence. Thoroughly checking your applicants is for your protection.
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Nationwide Drug Screening
Substance abuse takes a heavy toll on American business. Drug use in the workplace costs employers approximately $81 billion each year in lost productivity (U.S. Department of Labor). Left unchecked, drug abuse can seriously compromise the integrity and stability of your workplace.
Consider these statistics:
- - Nearly 7% of adults employed full-time and 9% of those employed part-time currently use illegal drugs (SAMHSA).
- - More than 70% of substance abusers hold some type of job (American Council of Drug Education).
DSI offers a full line of lab-based and instant drug-testing products and services that provide the critical information you need to make confident and informed decisions about prospective and current employees.
We offer a full range of drug-testing options, from standard and customized panels to tests for steroid use and specialized testing of healthcare professionals.
How Drug Testing Works
All substance abuse specimens that are submitted to DSI are initially tested using a screening technique called enzyme immunoassay (EIA). This method of screening is objective, computerized and automated to ensure reliable results.When to Test
Pre-employment drug screening is a good practice and is the first step in creating and maintaining a drug-free, cost-effective, highly productive workplace. Random testing, voluntary testing, "reasonable suspicion" testing, specific condition testing and follow-up testing can all provide ongoing support for a drug-free workplace program.Types of Drug Testing:
- Oral Fluid Testing
- Hair Testing
- Standard Urine Testing
- Expanded Opiate Testing
- Ecstasy Testing
- Healthcare Professional Panel
- Steroids & Athletic Drug Testing
- Specimen Validity Testing
Laboratory Drug Testing
Instant (On-Site) Testing

