Why Have a Drug Free Workplace?
Eye-opening statistics reveal the nature and size of America's problem with drug abuse in the workplace as well as the general population and gives information to answer the question: "Why require a Drug Free Workplace."

Laws and Regulations
This section outlines a very brief history of workplace testing in the U.S. leading up to the current federal regulations that govern DFW drug testing.

Developing a Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Currently this section consists of a "work in progress" by the author/webmaster of this website, Daniel C. Drew, M.D. Comments and collaboration are invited.

Some Sample DFW Policies
This section contains some sample DFW policies which have stood the test of time and scrutiny. They are in ASCII format and can be viewed and/or imported.

Urine, Hair, or Something Else?
This section presents a brief outline of the pros and cons of testing various specimens (including hair testing) with a short bibliography and a caveat regarding "racial bias" and other issues.

Alcohol Testing
This section is a brief outline of the federal regulations and guidelines regarding alcohol testing. There is a "click and download" link to the ASCII text of the regulations.

Management of Offenders
This section defines the requirements to be a Subtance Abuse Professional and gives a brief outline (and flow chart) of federal requirements for rehab. There is a "click and download" link to the ASCII text of the federal guidelines for SAP's.

Required Training for Employees
This section presents an outline of the curriculum required for employees in all federally mandated drug free workplace programs.

Required Training for Supervisors
This section presents an outline of the curriculum required for employer/supervisors in all federally mandated drug free workplace programs.

Links
Click here to reach our "Gallery of Links -- a summary of our recommended DFW links including several news and education sites dealing with drug and alcohol abuse and Drug Free Workplace issues.