Drug Free Workplace
Nationwide, almost 10% of employees use drugs in the workplace!According to the National Institute on Drug Addiction Drugs are just as much a problem in the workplace as they are elsewhere. It is estimated that 1 out of 5 workers, 18-25 years of age and 1 out of 8 workers, 26-34 years of age, abuse drugs on the job.
It is estimated that drug users cost businesses over $100 billion per year, directly and indirectly.
Direct Costs to your Business
 | Drug abusing employees acquire 300% higher medical costs and benefits,
which consequently increases health insurance rates. [U.S. Chamber of
Commerce]
| Illicit drug users are five times more likely to file a workers'
compensation claim. [U.S. Dept. of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration]
| Many illegal drugs are bought by money diverted from legitimate businesses
and could be as much as 100 billion a year. (2.5% of GNP and 8% of
discretionary spending) [U.S. Chamber of Commerce] | |
Indirect Costs to your Business
Credible studies show that a substance abuser will function at about 67% of his/her capacity! Data supports the "generalization" that they are NOT productive workers! [National Institute on Drug Addiction] | Employees using drugs are three times more likely to be late for work and
2.5 times more likely to have absences of eight or more days. Collectively,
substance abusers have an absentee rate of 30-35 days per year! [U.S.
Chamber of Commerce]
| Drug use in the workplace breeds drug dealers in the workplace. An Indiana
Gallup survey revealed that 32% of workers knew of drug use by employees on
the job; and 10% had been offered drugs to use on the job while at work.
| Drug users have 3.6 times as many accidents. Up to 40% of industrial
fatalities and 47% of industrial injuries can be linked to alcohol abuse and
alcoholism. [Employee Assistance Society of North America]
| Drug users tend to have bad work habits and tend to reduce morale. Access
Associates can help. | |
We Can Help
We are flexible in the way we work with companies. Let us design a program that works with your schedule and your budget. We will work with you to develop a custom solution that meets your needs.> Contact us now.
Have you ever asked the same question most all employers and managers continue to ask themselves...What do you do when one of your key employees has tested positive or has been identified as some one who has abuse drugs? Check out a article written by our director; After The Drug Test