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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employee on-the-job substance abuse costs employers a hundred billion dollars per year. Lost productivity, absenteeism, additional health-care costs, accidents on the job and theft caused by employees who use drugs can be a devastating hit to the bottom line of every business in America.

More and more businesses are developing and implementing drug-free workplace programs. Such programs can reduce absenteeism and discipline problems for employers. Click on the links below for resources and information employers need to develop an effective drug-free workplace program.

Signs of Drug Abuse in the Workplace

pookie If you see more than one of these signs in your employee, there is a chance he or she is using drugs.

For more detailed information on the signs of drug use and how specific drugs can effect the body, select a drug to view from the drop down menu at the top of this page.

Changes in attendance (i.e. missed work, tardiness)
Changes in job performance
Changes in overall attitude or personality
Sudden outbreaks of anger
Changes (deterioration) of physical appearance or grooming

Money or equipment missing from workplace
Complaints from co-workers or customers about employee's attitude or behavior
Missing work deadlines
Shying away from responsibility

Other Resources

Model Plan For A Comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace Program - From the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information.
When Family Problems Reach the Workplace - Drug prevention brochure to help employers assist working parents, from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

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