The document discusses the benefits of implementing a drug-free workplace policy and drug testing program. It outlines how employee drug and alcohol abuse can increase costs through accidents, absenteeism, and reduced productivity. It also notes how a drug-free workplace culture benefits the business through lower costs, higher customer satisfaction and profits. The document encourages businesses to establish written drug-free policies, implement drug testing, and provide employee assistance programs to address substance abuse issues and create a healthier workplace and community.

1. Why Drug Test?
2017
www.drugfreebusiness.org
800 598 3437

2. An employee who abuses drugs
or alcohol
 Has more accidents and injuries on and off the job
 Increases company L&I and healthcare costs
 Increases retraining and light duty costs
 Can affect the safety of other employees, the
public or your customers.

3. An employee who abuses drugs
or alcohol will
 Miss work more often
 Call in sick or late more often
 Create scheduling problems
 Increase overtime costs

4. An employee who abuses drugs
or alcohol may
 Have problems with concentration
on the job.
 Be pre-occupied with personal or
financial problems related to their
drug use.
 Be tempted to steal from their
workplace.
 Have problems doing quality work
on time.

5. Drug or alcohol abuse usually does not resolve
on its own, it requires intervention.
Steps towards a Drug-Free Workplace
 Write a company Drug-Free Workplace Policy
 Institute a company wide drug testing program
 Train employees on resources available to them
 Use Employee Assistance Programs
 Second Chance agreements

6. A drug-free employee has
 Fewer accidents and injuries
 Better attendance and punctuality
 A better attitude and productivity
 Employees who have been through
a 2nd Chance Agreement are grateful
and committed to being a better worker.

7. A Business that invests in a
drug-free culture realizes
 Lower Overall Business Costs
 Increases Customer Satisfaction
 Increased profits
 Increased employee satisfaction
 Sends a clear message to job seekers in
their community.

8. What is the price of drug
abuse in the community
where you live?
 Increased costs for treatment and care
 Increased ER visits and medical costs
 Increased family protective services costs
 Breakdown of family and work relationships
 Increased crime and enforcement costs.

9. Will you be part of the problem
or a part of the solution?
 Send a strong message by having a written drug free workplace
policy.
 Enforce it by requiring pre-employment, post accident and
reasonable cause testing.
 Educate your employees about your policy and resources that
are available to them if they have a drug or alcohol problem.
 EAP Services can serve a variety of needs:
 Financial problems
 Home or family life problems
 Drug or alcohol problems
 2nd Chance agreements to retain good employees

10. It takes all of us, together, helping each
other, to make the changes we want to see in
our community.

11. Drug Free Business
www.drugfreebusiness.org 800 598 3437