Business Information & Resources

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

pookieIf 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

Links

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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