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From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid: Building a Sober, Stronger Workforce with Dave Argus

From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid: Building a Sober, Stronger Workforce with Dave Argus

Update: 2025-08-20
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What if your drug-testing program actually kept more people safe and employed? In this conversation, Dave Argus (Director of Operations, Karas & Karas Glass) shows how his team turned testing into early detection + a bridge to care, and why structured multiple-chance agreements outperform zero-tolerance for real-world safety and retention. In Dave’s words, “We don’t give up on them after they make a mistake — we get them more support.” You’ll hear how workers in recovery proactively request testing to catch slips before they “go over the waterfall,” and how clear guardrails, peer allies, and treatment partners make recovery part of safety, not separate from it. For more information on this episode go to https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/headspace/72
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From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid: Building a Sober, Stronger Workforce with Dave Argus

From Rock Bottom to Rock Solid: Building a Sober, Stronger Workforce with Dave Argus

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas