Many Federal agencies and private companies are conducting drug tests on job applicants and employees. Although the reasons for testing and the circumstances under which testing is conducted vary considerably, the main intent of these programs is to provide a drug-free environment for other employees and a safe service to the public. The programs that have been most successful usually include a clear communication to all employees and applicants as to the nature of the drug program and the consequences of detected drug use. Also, successful programs usually afford employees some type of assistance and a second chance. Finally, it is essential for successful programs to provide a reasonable and fair approach that includes procedures for due process, that is, a line of review and appeal.
许多联邦机构和私人公司都在对求职者和员工进行药物检测。尽管检测的原因以及进行检测的情况差异很大，但这些项目的主要目的是为其他员工提供无毒品的环境，并为公众提供安全的服务。最成功的项目通常包括向所有员工和求职者明确传达药物检测项目的性质以及检测出药物使用的后果。此外，成功的项目通常会为员工提供某种形式的帮助和第二次机会。最后，成功的项目必须提供一种合理、公平的方法，包括正当程序的程序，即一系列的审查和上诉程序。
