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Few Test Positive in Drug Screening

The level of drug testing in the workplace is on the rise slightly. However, only one to three percent of those tested give a positive result.

7.3.2005 7:54Updated 28.10.2008 23:55

As many as 20,000 drug tests are carried out annually on employees and new staff recruits.

Those failing a drug test usually do so due to the use of cannabis, opiates, cocaine or amphetamine based substances such as ecstasy.

Testing levels in Finland are much lower than in Sweden and Norway.

Last autumn, legislation came into effect which allows screening for drugs only in those professions where safety or security factors are involved. These include transport and nuclear power security.