02.07.12
Drug use in the workplace has increased significantly
One in thirtyUKemployees has drugs in their system at any point in time within the workplace, new statistics show.
Part of the ‘High Society: Drug Prevalence in the UK Workplace’, the research shows thatUKemployees testing positive for drugs has risen by 43% over the past five years. The study uses data from 1.7mUKworkplace drugs tests and was conducted by drug and alcohol screening firm Concateno.
The most prevalent types of drugs used were found to be cannabis, opiates excluding heroin, and cocaine.
Dr Claire George, laboratory director at Concateno, said: “The positivity rate of 3.23% reported in this study demonstrates that drug use in the workplace is an issue that employers should be aware of. These are conservative figures across the workplace, when you consider how many companies do not have a screening programme in place.”
To view the report, visit: www.concateno.com/highsociety
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