ADAPT Community and Workplace Programs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary goal of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) related to substance use?
- To discipline employees who use substances
- To provide confidential assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help employees address substance use and mental health issues (Correct answer)
- To monitor employees for drug use without their knowledge
- To replace health insurance for employees
Correct answer: To provide confidential assessment, short-term counseling, and referrals to help employees address substance use and mental health issues
EAPs offer confidential services to help employees identify and address substance use and mental health problems before they seriously impact job performance.
Question 2: Federal law requires drug-free workplace programs for employers who receive federal contracts or grants above what threshold?
- $5,000
- $25,000 (Correct answer)
- $100,000
- $500,000
Correct answer: $25,000
The Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 requires federal contractors and grantees receiving $25,000 or more to establish drug-free workplace policies.
Question 3: What does a 'drug-free workplace policy' typically include?
- Only random drug testing with no other components
- A written statement prohibiting use, employee education, supervisor training, EAP access, and drug testing (Correct answer)
- Termination as the only consequence for any substance-related offense
- Only alcohol testing
Correct answer: A written statement prohibiting use, employee education, supervisor training, EAP access, and drug testing
A comprehensive drug-free workplace policy includes education, clear prohibited behaviors, employee assistance, and consistent enforcement including testing.
Question 4: Which federal agency oversees drug testing regulations for safety-sensitive transportation employees?
- EPA
- DOT (Department of Transportation) (Correct answer)
- OSHA
- FEMA
Correct answer: DOT (Department of Transportation)
The DOT mandates drug and alcohol testing for safety-sensitive transportation workers including truck drivers, pilots, and rail workers.
Question 5: What substances are included in the standard DOT 5-panel drug test?
- Alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, steroids, and opioids
- Marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP (Correct answer)
- Heroin, LSD, meth, alcohol, and sleeping pills
- Only alcohol and marijuana
Correct answer: Marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP
The standard DOT 5-panel test screens for marijuana (THC), cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, and PCP.
Question 6: What is 'reasonable suspicion testing' in a workplace drug-free program?
- Random drug testing on all employees
- Testing conducted when a trained supervisor observes specific behavior suggesting a worker may be under the influence (Correct answer)
- Testing required after any workplace accident
- Annual testing of all employees
Correct answer: Testing conducted when a trained supervisor observes specific behavior suggesting a worker may be under the influence
Reasonable suspicion testing is based on documented, articulable observations of appearance, behavior, speech, or body odor consistent with substance use.
ADAPT Community and Workplace Programs 1
What is the primary goal of an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) related to substance use?