How to manage personnel with positive drug test results

Abstract

Cites drug abuse as a growing social problem which has a detrimental effect in the workplace. Considers the issues of privacy and the law, the methods of drug testing and the methods employed by most companies faced with a positive test. Suggests solutions for drug abuse in the workplace and discusses ways to decrease legal liability associated with a workplace drug abuse policy. Provides a framework to guide companies on how to conduct a drug abuse policy properly before looking at the cost of testing.

Citation

Chen, C. and Kleiner, B.H. (2001), "How to manage personnel with positive drug test results", Management Research News, Vol. 24 No. 3/4, pp. 145-148. https://doi.org/10.1108/01409170110782775