characterized by behaviors that include one or more of the following: impaired control over substance use, compulsive use, continued use despite harm, craving and relapse. The diagnosis is made by Substance Abuse Professionals and not by Company personnel. Test Collection Site • Means the facility designated by the Testing Agent that has been selected by the Company to perform testing for Unauthorized and Unlawful Substances. Test Sample • A sample of breath, urine or saliva which is gathered for the purpose of testing for the presence of an Unauthorized Substance and/or Unlawful Substance in the body. Testing Agent • Means an independent, professional drug and alcohol testing organization that has been chosen by the Company to perform testing for Unauthorized Substances and Unlawful Substances. Unauthorized Substances • Includes the following: 1. Cannabis or Alcoholic beverages on Company Sites. 2. A Lawful Substance that is being abused or for which there is a pattern of improper use; e.g. misuse, excessive use, or recreational use of over-the- counter medication or prescription drugs. 3. A Lawful Substance that has been used in a proper manner, but has resulted, could result, or is likely to result in impairment of an individual's physical or mental capacity and create a threat to the health or safety of the Employee or others. 4. Designer, synthetic or "look-alike" substance which, although derived from one or more Lawful or Unlawful Substances, are manufactured, designed, or intended to resemble and/or mimic the effects of Unauthorized Substances or Unlawful Substances. Unlawful Substances • Means illegal drugs and any other substances or materials, the use, possession, consumption, delivery, distribution, exchange, manufacture, sale, purchase or transfer or which are prohibited by applicable laws and regulations.
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