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Is substance abuse a major issue for my business? YES!

• 60% of the world’s production of illegal drugs is consumed in the U.S.
• 74% of current illegal drug users are employed!
• One third of employees know of the sale of illegal drugs in their workplace!

Does substance abuse affect my bottom line? YES!

• 38-50% of all Workers Comp claims are related to substance abuse.
• Substance abusers have 300% higher medical costs and benefits!
• Drug and alcohol abusers are 1/3 less productive and 3.6 times more likely to injure themselves or a co-worker.
• Substance abusers are 2.5 times more likely to have absences of 8 or more days each year.

Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace:

• 7.5% discount on workers compensation premiums every year
• Reduced absenteeism
• 300% decrease in medical costs
• Increased productivity
• Higher morale among employees
• Decrease in employee turnover
• Cut Workers Comp claims in half
• Reduce theft and other forms of crime in the workplace

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

STEP 1. Implementation of a substance abuse policy, which the program will provide.

STEP 2. Substance Abuse Testing must be enforced under the following categories:

• Pre-Employment
• Reasonable Suspicion
• Post Rehabilitation
• Post Accident

STEP 3. Employee Assistance Resources such as counseling and recovery groups, which are available at no cost through the program.

STEP 4. Employee Education

• 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
• Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.

STEP 5. Supervisor Training

• 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
• Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.