Substance
abuse is a huge, worldwide problem. In the United States
alone there are over 50 million binge drinkers, 17 million
illegal drug users and almost 15 million people who abuse
prescription drugs. Most substance abusers have jobs.
In fact, it is estimated that one out of every ten workers
has a substance abuse problem. An employee with an alcohol
or drug problem can decrease productivity, create a hostile
work environment and damage a company's good name. Worst
of all, the actions of a worker who is "under the influence"
can completely undermine a company's efforts to keep people
safe.
The
first in a two-part series on dealing with drugs and alcohol
abuse in the workplace, Safety Manager’s “Dealing with Drug and
Alcohol Abuse for Employees” discusses the various types
of substance abuse that are found in the workplace, how
they can affect an employee’s work situation, and what
employees themselves can do to help keep their workplace
drug- and alcohol-free.
Topics
covered in this program include:
- How
substances are typically abused by employees.
- Alcohol
and other depressants, and their effects.
- Stimulants,
narcotics and hallucinogens, and their effects.
- How
people get "hooked" on drugs and alcohol.
- Alcohol
and drug policies.
- Helping
employees overcome substance abuse.
- And
more.
This
program contains:
- One
video/DVD.
- Comprehensive
leader's guide.
- Reproducible
scheduling & attendance form.
- Employee
quiz.
-
Training certificate and Training log.
