Drug-Free Workplace
If you have a drug-free workplace SAC can provide drug testing to support your policy and program. If you don’t have an established drug-free workplace consider the financial benefits to you:
The financial benefit to you of becoming a Drug-Free Workplace is that stopping substance abuse in the workplace is linked to reduced theft, fewer accidents, and increased productivity and profits.
And, you will receive a five percent reduction in your workmans compensation insurance premium.
Did you know?
Substance abuse has been estimated to cost the American economy over $365 billion annually.
A large portion of this is attributed to lost productivity which alone costs employers over $260 billion annually. (1)
You and your fellow employers are a key link in curtailing substance misuse and reducing the related costs. No organization, whether it be a business; a nonprofit; or a governmental unit, is immune to the negative impact of alcohol and drug abuse. Nor does the size or location of the organization matter. You can help your organization and your employees, and help your community at the same time. Become a Drug-Free Workplace and join the movement toward a substance-abuse free Indian River County.
Facts about Substance Misuse and the Workplace
Employees with substance use problems:
- are late to work 3 times more often than other employees
- use sick time leave 3 times more often
- are almost 4 times more likely to have an accident at work
- are 5 times more likely to file workers compensation claims. (3)
- One in five workers reports they have had to work harder, redo work or cover for a co-worker, or have been endangered or injured as a result of a fellow employees drinking. (4)
- Over 38% of workers ages 18 to 25 are binge drinkers. (5)
- Up to 40% of industrial fatalities and 47% percent of industrial injuries can be linked to alcohol consumption and alcoholism. (6)
- Substance misuse is the third leading cause of workplace violence. (7)
Contact us today to find out how we can assist you in supporting a safe, substance abuse free workplace for you and your employees through our low-cost drug testing.To learn more, reach out by phone or email to 772-770-4811 or [email protected].
The Fastest Growing Threat
Until recently we have viewed abuse in terms of alcohol and illegal drugs. But today prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem in the United States.
As the public knows from news reports, this is a major problem in Florida, and right here in Indian River County. Is your workplace dealing with this?
Find the Solution Now
Help your company and your community by sharing the vision of a drug-abuse free lifestyle. We are ready to help you put a program in place and provide you with continuing support.
Contact us today to learn how you can become a Drug-Free Workplace or update your existing policy, and begin realizing the benefits.
To learn more, reach out by phone or email to 772-770-4811 or [email protected].
References
1) Hersch, R. and Royer Cook. Workplace Substance Abuse Prevention What the Evidence Tells Us. Available at:
http://www.unodc.org/documents/drug-prevention-and-treatment/PreventionStandards/meeting2012_01/-_hersch_workplace.pdf.
Accessed August 13, 2012.
2) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2000). 1999 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
3) U.S. Department of Labor. General Workplace Impact. Available at: http://www.wbgh.org/healthtopics/combating_substance_abuse.cfm. Accessed August 13, 2012.
4) Mangione, T. W., et.al. (1998). New perspectives for Worksite Alcohol Strategies: Results from a Corporate Drinking Study. Boston MA: JSI Research and Training Group.
5) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2000). 1999 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse. Rockville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
6) Bernstein, M. and J. Mahoney. (1989). Management Perspectives on Alcoholism: The Employers Stake in Alcoholism Treatment. Occupational Medicine, Vol. 4, No. 2.
7) Drug-Free Idaho. How Drug Abuse Affects the Workplace. Available at: http://drugfreeidaho.org/workplace/how-drug-abuse-affects-the-workplace-statistics/. Accessed August 13, 2012.