1. Drugs in the Workplace
In 2013, an estimated 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older were current illicit drug users.
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., 70 percent of illicit drug users in the U.S. are employed.
Source: Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
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2. Drugs in the Workplace
The highest rates of illicit drug use are found in the following industries:
Accommodations and food service workers
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Management of companies and enterprises, administration, support, waste management, and remediation services
Information
Construction
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3. Drugs in the Workplace Possible consequences to the substance abuser
Premature death/fatal accidents
Injuries/accident rates
Absenteeism/extra sick leave
Loss of production
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4. Drugs in the Workplace Additional possible consequences include:
Tardiness/sleeping on the job
After effects of substance abuse (hangover, withdrawal) affecting job performance
Poor decision making
Loss of efficiency
Theft
Lower morale of coworkers
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5. Drugs in the Workplace
Additional possible consequences include: (continued)
Increased likelihood of having trouble with co- workers, supervisors, or tasks
Loss of focus for job tasks due to preoccupation with obtaining and using substances
Illegal activities at work including selling illicit drugs to other employees
Higher turnover
Cost of training new employees
Disciplinary procedures
Source: Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace
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