SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

OBJECTIVES By the end of this training, you will be able to: –Discuss the importance of a drug-free workplace –Describe the State of Nevada substance abuse policy –Define the testing and disciplinary procedures

INTENT –Provide a safe and drug free environment

Guiding Principles

WHY...Having a drug-free workplace protects our health and safety …Employees who are free of alcohol and other drugs have fewer accidents, make fewer mistakes, and are more productive

Estimated Costs to Society Cost Components Premature Death $23,094$24,064$20,709$17,755$17,507$20,869$22,059$23,317$24,646 Drug Abuse Related Illness $15,845$17,737$20,270$19,916$23,143$24,999$27,427$30,203$33,452 Institutionalization/ Hospitalization $1,683$1,872$1,533$1,662$1,786$1,735$1,706$1,841$1,996 Productivity Loss of Victims of Crime $2,554$2,377$2,332$2,293$2,065$1,955$1,847$1,806$1,800 Incarceration $21,095$22,983$24,833$27,221$30,133$32,782$34,693$36,295$39,095 Crime Careers $19,603$20,172$23,758$26,608$24,627$24,960$25,688$26,538$27,576 Total $83,874$89,205$93,435$95,455$99,261$107,300$113,420$120,000$128,566 Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, Productivity Losses (in millions of dollars Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, Productivity Losses (in millions of dollars)

It costs Billions Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Cost Category Health Care Costs Productivity Losses Other Costs $12.1 $83.9 $21.3 $11.9 $89.2 $23.8 $11.5 $93.4 $24.7 $11.8 $95.5 $26.7 $12.5 $99.3 $28.4 $13.0 $107.3 $31.1 $13.5 $113.4 $33.8 $14.6 $120.0 $34.6 $15.8 $128.6 $36.4 Total $117.30$124.90$129.60$133.90$140.10$151.40$160.70$169.20$ Source: Economic costs of Drug Abuse in the United States

Majority of Drug Users-Employed Of the 16.6 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2002, –12.4 million (74.6 percent) were employed

Statistics 1 out of every 10 adults is addicted to _________________ –Children of alcohol or drug addicts have a greater chance of becoming an addict ALCOHOL

A Drug-Free Workplace Contributes To: happier, safer employees decreased insurance costs better performance fewer accidents increased productivity and fewer worries overall.

YOUR ROLE Know your organization’s policy and program. Find the answers to these questions: –What is my organization’s written policy? –What happens if I violate the policy? –Does my organization’s policy include drug testing? –Will my organization help me or my coworkers get help with an alcohol or drug problem? –How can I help promote a drug-free workplace?

What You Can Do Follow your organization’s drug-free workplace policy. Report to work fit for duty. Come to work free of alcohol and other drugs. Don’t use alcohol or other drugs on the job. Seek help if you think you have a problem. Talk to your supervisor if you think a coworker may need help or if you see a policy violation

State of Nevada Policy ZERO Tolerance to: –Consumption of alcohol or drugs while on duty –Reporting to work in an impaired condition –Unlawfully possessing drugs while on duty, at a work site, or on State property  Allowable concentrations of alcohol (0.01)

You Can Contribute to a Drug-Free Workplace A Drug-Free Workplace means: –No alcohol –No marijuana –No cocaine –No speed –No PCP –No heroin –No other drugs

Where to Find Help STATE OF NEVADA EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) –675 Fairview Drive, #221, Carson City, Nevada (775) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment’s (CSAT) Drug Information, Treatment, and Referral Hotline: – HELP