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The High Cost of Substance Abuse in the Workplace
The High Cost of Substance Abuse in the Workplace

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The High Cost of Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Drug addiction is not only harmful but expensive too. Actually, it’s not called “addiction” anymore. Substance use disorder is an all-too-common reason for the deterioration of workplace performance and affects the overall productivity and profit of the business. Each year, drug use disorders cost workplaces millions of dollars due to reduced productivity and additional healthcare [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|February 7th, 2019|Drugs|Comments Off

The Employer and the Opiate Crisis
The Employer and the Opiate Crisis

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The Employer and the Opiate Crisis

Workplace drug use is on the rise. Employee drug abuse impairs employees’ ability to function correctly, resulting in increased safety risk and lost productivity. In the United States, about 70% of drug users consumed illicit opioids on the job. The biggest problems show up in the food & beverage, construction, transportation, and healthcare industries. Sometimes [...]

By Tim Thoelecke|February 1st, 2019|Drugs|Comments Off