Many Americans rely on prescription medications over natural treatments for their pain management. However, certain pharmaceutical drugs can cause problems for members of the workforce.
In some circumstances, people have no choice but to follow a doctor's orders to increase their physical comfort throughout the day. However, some medications come with side effects that can negatively impact one's job performance.
Some drugs can make workers more sluggish or lethargic during work hours. Not only does this affect production, but it could also put co-workers at risk in certain industries.
Medical marijuana is legal in many states, which has led some workers who suffer from severe pain or anxiety to consume the substance regularly. However, this won't fly in all states.
On June 9, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled that employees can be fired for using medical marijuana, the Seattle Times reported.. This is a landmark decision because co-workers in Washington will now have to make sure that all of their prescription medications are not prohibited by employers who use drug tests.
Drug testing is conducted by many companies throughout the U.S., especially in industries where workplace safety could be threatened by adverse reactions to certain medications. The U.S. Department of Transportation states that all employers in the transportation industry are required to drug test their employees.
great post, Phil!