Workplace Drug Testing -Abuse Facts

Drug Abuse Drains an Estimated $100 Billion Annually from American Business A Drug Testing Program is your best defense.

-The federal government estimates that 71% of illegal drug users are employed

-According to the results of a study released in 1996 by the federal government, workers from a variety of industries reported these levels of substance abuse (see chart)

-Absenteeism rates are 66% higher among drug users than non-drug users.

-Health benefit utilization is 300 percent higher among drug users than non-users.

-A recent study showed that on average, a drug user costs the employer $7,000 annually.

-47 percent of workplace accidents are drug related.

-Disciplinary actions are 90% higher among drug users than non-users. -52% of drug users who test positive for drugs are daily users.

-35% of workers have seen or heard of on-the-job-drug use by their co-workers.

-40% of industrial fatalities and 47% of injuries are related to alcohol use.

-The U.S. accounts for approximately 5% of the world's population, yet consumes 60% of the world's cocaine.

COMPANY SUCCESSES
Wal-Mart: Post accident drug testing reduced accidents at a rate of 10-15% each month.

AT&T: A drug free workplace has reduced the accident rate by 81%. United Airlines: Estimates a $16.95 return for every dollar invested in a drug free workplace program.
(Statistics gathered from the U.S. Department of Labor and a Congressional study conducted for the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998)

Quality Assurance Program
Routine monitoring of training and the collection process contribute to consistent quality.

Simplified Billing
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On-Site Collections
On-site collections, 24 hour post accident collection, physicals, are just a few of the additional services available from Consolidated Laboratories, Inc.

Rapid Turnaround
Supported by our efficient courier system, we routinely provide negative results within 24 hours of specimen receipt, and confirm positive results 24 hours later.

Flexible Reporting Capabilities
Choose from courier, mail, fax and a variety of computer-based reporting options.

Employee Education
We'll provide you with education materials to help your employees identify risk factors that can lead to preventative care and lifestyle changes. In addition, by improving their health, you will also decrease health care costs and improve your bottom line.

Quality
All of our laboratories utilize state-of-the-art-testing methods, delivering results your employees can depend on.

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FEDERAL AND STATE LICENSURE

CLI is licensed by the State of Nevada Department of Human Resources Division of Licensure and Certification as outlined by State Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 652 as a licensed laboratory. CLI's collection specialists are maintaining an independent federal certification through DATIA Drug & Alcohol Testing Industry Association & National Drager Safety for drug & alcohol collection procedures, as well as, State of Nevada Beau of Licensure as Medical Laboratory Assistants.

NEVADA LAW REQUIRES A LABORATORY TO OBTAIN STATE LICENSURE FOR COLLECTION SERVICES AND DRUG-TESTING PREFORMED IN & OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEVADA. ILLEGAL DRUG-TESTING OF NON-DOT EMPOLYEES IS PUNISHABLE BY SERIOUS FINES . TO FIND OUT MORE CONTACT CONSOLIDATED LABORATORIES, INC AT 888-309-8940 OR THE STATE OF NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES / JANICE ARMOUR 702-486-6515 FOR FUTHER CLARIFICATION.