The document summarizes a presentation made to persuade DWA to allocate funding for a Drug Testing Program. It outlines the negative health and productivity effects of illegal drug use on employees. Statistics are presented showing that drug abusers are less productive and miss more work. A survey found that 9 out of 10 employees have never used drugs, while 1 has used once. The presentation argues that a Drug Testing Program would help DWA have a safer and more productive workplace by reducing accidents and wasted productivity from drug use. Employees are encouraged not to object to testing if they have nothing to hide, and those using drugs are encouraged to seek treatment.

1. Drug Testing Program
DWA
Presented by Petya Vasileva
Finance Department
November 2012

2. DWA
Drug Testing Program
The purpose of this presentation is to
explain the effects of illegal drugs use
on employees’ health and
productivity, and to persuade DWA to
allocate funding for Drug Testing
Program.

3. DWA
Drug Testing Program
Questions to Ask Yourself
•Why are you taking drugs?
•Why are you ruining your health and
quality of life?
•Are you feeling guilty about your drug
use?

4. DWA
Drug Testing Program
You are Killing Yourself
All drugs are harmful and will have
life-threatening consequences
associated with their use at some
point of your life.

5. DWA
Drug Testing Program
Effects of Drug Use Include:
•Constricted blood vessels
•Dilated pupils
•Heart attacks and strokes
•Chest pain and respiratory failure
•Seizures and headaches
•Gastrointestinal complications

6. DWA
Drug Testing Program
How Much is Wasted?
•Drugs abusers are 33% less
productive, and are absent from work
an average of five days per month.
•Annual productivity losses from drug-
using employees are approximately
$7,000 per employee.

7. DWA
Drug Testing Program
DWA Questionnaire Results
•9 out of 10 participants have never
abused illegal drugs.
•1 out of 10 participants has abused
illegal drugs once.
Have you ever abused illegal drugs?
10
Employees
8
6
4
2
0
Never Once

8. DWA
Drug Testing Program
DWA Should Protect Its Investments
Drug Testing Program will help DWA:
•Run a safe and productive workplace
•Reduce workplace accidents
•Not waste dollars in lost workers’
productivity

9. DWA
Drug Testing Program
Do not Object to Testing
•If you do notuse drugs, you have
nothing to hide, be proud.
•If you do use drugs, admit it. DWA’s
Drug Testing Program will encourage
you to seek treatment.

10. DWA
Drug Testing Program
STOP!
Seek Treatment
Employees who do not abuse illegal
drugs are healthier, happier and more
productive.

11. DWA
Drug Testing Program
Thank you for your time
Questions about the program?
Call or e-mail Petya Vasileva
(000) 000-0000
pv.program@yahoo.com