Current estimates say that there are three million Ecstasy tablets sold in Britain every week. Take ten single people at random and chances are that three of them use illicit drugs at some time or other. Supply of illicit drugs is a more successful business than the best company you can think of, including your own. And it’s all cash—no invoices, no accountants, and no tax to pay. That’s why 95% of all bank notes are contaminated with cocaine. And police estimate that 90% of all crime is conducted to pay for drugs.

Apart from the health risks, even casual users feel awful for days afterwards, and won’t perform well at work. They also have more accidents and are more likely to sue you for negligence.

If you don’t have a policy, then you should. And if you do, then you’ll have to conduct some testing. If you don’t it’s like having a speed limit that isn’t enforced – there will always be a few drivers who don’t take any notice of the signs. If they can do it, so will others, and the ‘speed’ culture takes over. We know of several companies who had a speed culture too, which nearly crippled their business. Drug awareness and testing saved them.

But you need to tread carefully and get professional advice. Our team are some of the best experts in the country.