I'm no prude, so don't get me wrong. Just about every kitchen in every restaurant is home to recreational users (or more serious.)

I also believe what people do in their own homes are their business.

But failing drug tests are a measure of how responsible/reliable someone is regardless of their personal lives. You waive that and you've lowered standards beyond what the market will accept, as service/production is certain to drop.

Regardless, the market I believe would correct itself. I don't think that "trend" would be more than a short-lived disaster.

And yes - I also agree that alcoholism has destroyed as many lives and families as likely any drug. That's another topic, and a valid one worthy of discussion.

I think the common thread is responsibility and responsible use. Dropping drug screenings and/or dropping particular drugs from the screen list I don't believe gives employers more responsible applicants.

If you're looking for a job to feed your family and can't stay clean enough for a single pre-employment screening, I'm sorry but you're just not reliable. You've got other things that are more important to you than feeding your own children.

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