U.S. Labor Department announces dates for 4th annual Drug-Free Work Week | Reuters

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1  2009 /PRNews

Too bad the DOL doesn’t effectively work to promote adoption of effective drug free workplace strategies such as random oral fluid drug testing, including screening for prescription drug misuse.

“Successful drug-free workplace programs provide a safe and healthy environment for workers, and result in a productive workplace for employers,”

-Elena M. Carr, drug policy coordinator for the Labor Department’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy

The U.S. Department of Labor today encouraged public and private community organizations to participate in the 4th annual Drug-Free Work Week, which will occur Oct. 19 to 25.

This public awareness campaign, held each October, emphasizes the importance of drug-free workplace programs to help prevent workplace alcohol and drug use, and encourage workers with alcohol and drug problems to seek help.

This year’s campaign will have a special focus on the benefits drug-free workplace programs bring to America’s families and communities. In cities and towns across the nation, community-based and neighborhood organizations will be organizing a variety of grassroots activities to spread the campaign’s core message that “Working Drug Free Works” to workers, working parents and youth.

“For everyone’s safety, participate in this year’s campaign to reduce substance and alcohol abuse that can affect families and entire communities.”

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