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Pre employment screening can help to promote a drug-free workplace, even if drug screening is not utilized. County-level employee background checks can be even more effective than drug screening alone, because candidates will often refrain from drug usage while seeking employment, and subsequently recidivate once employment is secured. Criminal background screening can uncover past criminal drug offenses in the last seven years.

     2.2 times more likely to request early dismissal or time off
     2.5 times more likely to have absences of eight days or more
     3 times more likely to be late for work
     3.6 times more likely to be involved in an accident off the job
     5 times more likely to file a workers' compensation claim
     7 times more likely to have wage garnishments
     1/3rd Less Productive

Pre employment screening is one of the best tools to find drug-free applicants. A social security track, county-level employee background check, and drug test are recommended to decrease the possibility of hiring a substance abuser.