ELFS is a preferred Quest Diagnostics mobile service center for non DOT (general workforce) hair collection and urine drug screening.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse says nearly 75% of all adult illicit drug users are employed. Studies show that when compared with non–substance abusers, substance-abusing employees are more likely to:
Source: Online NIDA InfoFacts: Workplace Resources dated June 2008.
"Employers say workers who use drugs raise a company's insurance costs, steal equipment and scare away clients."
"American companies lose $82 billion in productivity each year because of substance abuse, the U.S. government estimates. Now, a growing number of employers are fighting back with workplace anti-drug programs."
"They say better technology has made drug screening more reliable, while insurance discounts and government grants have made it cheaper."
Source: International Herald Tribune 5/10/2007 article, "More U.S. employers testing workers for drug use" published by Dalia Fahmy.