Substance Abuse Council, Drug-Free Workplace

Drug-Free Workplace
Substance Abuse Council

Substance Abuse Affects the Bottom Line.

The use of drugs in the workplace is estimated to cost over $100 billion a year. Drug use impacts the workplace by increasing absenteeism, increasing accidents, increasing workers' compensation claims, and causes a variety of other costly problems. A drug-free workplace program not only increases a business's chance of operating at its potential, it also offers a safer and healthier environment to its employees.

Statistics estimate that approximately 70 percent or 10 million ilicit drug users are employed, making the workplace an excellent place to intervene, provide education andd promote treatment.

Benefits reported by employers after implementing a Drug-Free Workplace program:

Reduced absenteeism
Reduced accidents
Reduced injuries
Reduced turnover
Reduced thefts
Increased productivity
Fewer consumer complaints
Improved work habits
Improved health status
Improved co-worker relationships
Decreased use of medical benefits

Don't become The Employer of Choice for Users, Abusers and Addicts.

The Substance Abuse Council offers a Drug-Free Workplace Education and Awareness Program to meet the requirements of Florida Statute 440.102. The Council also offers free assistance with drug-free workplace policy development. If you or your employer is interested in establishing a Drug-Free Workplace Program, contact us.

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