Pubdate: Fri, 2 Jun 2006 Source: DrugSense Weekly (DSW) Website: http://www.drugsense.org/current.htm LETTER OF THE WEEK Court Decision on Workplace Impairment Distressing By Bill Hildebrandt As a Salem area employer, I wanted to comment on the recent decision from the Oregon Supreme Court regarding Robert Washburn's case. My primary concern is with my employees' ability to function at work, and current drug testing programs fail to properly address this issue. Since almost all workplace drug tests measure only the by-products of previous marijuana use, a patient such as Mr. Washburn may test positive without being impaired. Ironically, the prescription drugs allowed by the court wouldn't bar him from work, but may impact his performance more than the cannabis over which he lost his job. I hope the Supreme Court's decision doesn't encourage other employers to abandon a rational and common-sense approach to workplace impairment. Bill Hildebrandt Lafayette Pubdate: Mon, 22 May 2006 Source: Statesman Journal (Salem, OR) Referenced: http://www.publications.ojd.state.or.us/S52254.htm - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake