Substance Abuse in the Workplace — A Dangerous and Expensive Problem

[2012; R-2013 | Keywords: Human Resources, Substance Abuse Drugs and alcohol do not belong in the workplace. The numbers are staggering – drug abuse is estimated to cost U.S. employers nearly $276 billion a year. From lost productivity and injuries, to increased health insurance and workers compensation claims, employee alcohol and drug abuse is an expensive problem for businesses. Where do substance abusers work? Three-fourths, or 76 percent of people with a drug or alcohol problem are employed. However, you won’t find them working at businesses with effective drug- and alcohol-free workplace programs. Ninety percent of large businesses have drug… Read More »