Alcohol and other drug abuse is one of the most serious health problems affecting employers today.

The DC CAPS Employer Network works to educate and mobilize the business community to combat the problem of workplace substance abuse, and promote effective drug-free workplace policies drug testing programs.

Drug Screens: Truth, Myths, and Lies

Have you ever had to confront someone who failed a drug screen and said "I was in the room but I didn't smoke it!" or "It must have been the poppy seed muffin?"

DC CAPS Employer Network is excited and honored to have Grant Beardsley, MS, Manager of Drug Testing Services at Oregon Medical Laboratories and James Daskalos, DO, Certified Medical Review Officer at Occupational Medicine speak at the August 22nd Employer Network Roundtable.

In this informative session, you will find out how to squash these arguments and learn how the body metabolizes substances. Also you will learn about the different panels of drug testing, understand the results and learn the role of the MRO. Have you ever had someone try to beat a test? Find out what testing labs do to identify the cheaters with adulterant testing.

Please see the attached flyer for more information and how to RSVP for this important training opportunity. Space is limited - please RSP as soon as possible but no later than August 13th.

DATE: Friday, August 22, 2008

TIME: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

LOCATION: Anthony's Restaurant

QUSTIONS: Sue Rifenbark at (541) 677-7477

The abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs is a problem that endangers the health and safety of communities throughout Oregon.

The Employer Network is making a difference by:

• Helping to reduce workplace substance abuse through increased awareness and community involvement.
• Increasing opportunities for the business community to network and stay up-to-date on new and effective strategies to reduce workplace drug abuse.
• Increasing the linkages between Douglas County's business community and state and local policy makers.
• Increasing collaboration and cooperation between businesses, treatment and prevention programs, employee assistance programs, labor law experts, employment and human resource managers, and others with stake in promoting drug-free workplace.

Employer Network Chair: Sue Rifenbark

For more information call DC CAPS at: 541.672.5905