Drug Testing

Drug Testing focuses on the contributions of drug testing in the identification of the state of drug abuse and the implementation of policies and regulations making drug use unacceptable either socially or in the workplace. The book first gives an overview of drug-testing policy, facilitating drug testing and treatment, challenges to drug-testing programs, and state, local, and federal legislation on drug testing. The text then defines the problem of drug abuse, including dimensions of abuse, defining the problem and the needs of employers, employing a drug abuse survey, and treatment modalities. The manuscript ponders on the development of a drug-testing policy, education of employees, and training of supervisors. Discussions focus on the nature of learning, principles of supervision, training process, program implementation, basic assumptions, final policy content, and problematic issues. The implementation of a drug-testing program, collection of specimens for drug testing, and understanding the drug testing program are also underscored. The publication is a valuable reference for readers interested in drug testing policies, treatment, and effects of drug abuse in the workplace.

Table of Contents:
Preface1 An Overview A Drug-Testing Policy A Drug-Testing Program Facilitating Drug Testing and Treatment Challenges to Drug-Testing Programs State and Local Legislation Federal Legislation Conclusion Appendix 1-A: Sample Certifications Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements2 Defining the Problem The Dimensions of Abuse Defining the Problem and the Employer's Needs Using a Drug Abuse Survey Identifying and Evaluating Resources Treatment Modalities Conclusion Appendix 2-A: A Sample Drug Abuse Survey3 Developing a Drug-Testing Policy Obtaining Input Drafting the Policy Final Policy Content Problematic Issues Conclusion Appendix 3-A: Sample Drug-Testing Policies Appendix 3-B: A Checklist for Drafting a Policy4 Educating Employees Initial Planning Basic Assumptions Responsibility, Authority, and Support A Planning Team Program Design Program Implementation Instructors Program Evaluation Program Revision Announcing the Policy Appendix 4-A: A Program Design Checklist Appendix 4-B: Drug-Testing Questions and Answers for Employees Appendix 4-C: Sample Policy Announcements and Acknowledgment Forms Appendix 4-D: Sample Drug Bulletins5 Training Supervisors The Nature of Learning The Transfer of Knowledge The Body of Knowledge The Principles of Supervision The Training Process Conclusion Appendix 5-A: Drug-Testing Questions and Answers for Supervisors Appendix 5-B: Sample Training Materials6 Implementing a Drug-Testing Program A Supervisor's Intervention Strategy Implementing an Employee Assistance Program Drug-Testing Situations Supplements to Drug Testing Sample Program Materials Appendix 6-A: Consent for Release of Information and Release of Information Memorandum Appendix 6-B: Drug-Testing Program Procedures Developed for a Municipality Appendix 6-C: Notice of Legal Drug Use Appendix 6-D: Guidelines for Supervisors at an Oil and Gas Company Appendix 6-E: Search Consent Appendix 6-F: Report of Performance or Behavior Incident Appendix 6-G: Questionnaire for Contractors Appendix 6-H: Alcohol- and Drug-Testing Standards for Contractors7 Collecting Specimens for Drug Testing The Collection Process Blind Proficiency Testing Delay in Collecting a Specimen Split Specimens On-Site Screening of Specimens Appendix 7-A: Sample Urine Specimen Collection Procedures Appendix 7-B: Sample Consent Forms Appendix 7-C: Disclosure of Medication and Ingested Substances Appendix 7-D: Consent and Waiver8 Understanding the Drug-Testing Program Urinalysis Hair Analysis Some Testing Concepts Defenses Against a Positive Result Laboratory Certification Conclusion9 Drug Testing in the Federal Workplace Executive Order 12564 Section 503 of Public Law 100-73 Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs Agency Plans Cutoff Levels Reporting of Test Results Confidentiality Employee Assistance Programs The Medical Review Officer Drug-Testing Programs of the Department of Transportation ConclusionAppendix A: Executive Order 12564: A Drug-Free Federal WorkplaceAppendix B: Section 503, Public Law 100-73Appendix C: Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988Appendix D: Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing ProgramsBibliographySelected GlossaryIndex

About the Author :
Mr. Fay was a special agent of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and later the Director of the National Crime Prevention Institute at the University of Louisville. He has held security management positions in the petroleum industry while teaching at the university level. He holds the Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Hawaii, and is a well-known and respected author of many books, including Butterworth's Security Dictionary: Terms and Concepts, Drug Testing, Encyclopedia of Security Management: Techniques and Technology, and Model Security Policies, Plans, and Procedures, all by Butterworth-Heinemann.Was a special agent of the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and later the Director of the National Crime Prevention Institute. Former manager of security for British Petroleum's operations in the Gulf of Mexico. He was previously an adjunct professor at the University of North Florida and the University of Houston.