More workers use heroin on the job than previously thought. Some of them fly planes. A sobering look at some of the latest workplace drug use stats.
By Anne Fisher; Fortune, CNNMoney.com Contributor
First, the good news, such as it is: The number of Americans using cocaine while at work has declined sharply in the past couple of years, falling 29% between 2008 and 2009 alone, to about .29% of the population. Now, the more disquieting news: Since the federal government tightened testing requirements last October, drug testing of employees like pilots, airplane mechanics, and train operators has revealed that twice as many employees as previously believed are using heroin and the use of prescription painkillers on the job is soaring. » More

DailyPress.net; By Ashley Hoholik
ESCANABA - As the number of people abusing or misusing prescription drugs becomes increasingly prevalent both nationally and locally, officials continue to look for ways to curb the unwelcome trend. The area Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse is among those making an effort to educate and prevent abuse. » More