DRUG ABUSE SAFETY TALK

The use of opioids and marijuana included with the usual variety of street drugs is a major problem around the world. Drug use including prescription drug abuse causes a myriad of problems. At work, there is a decrease of productivity and safety depending on the kind of drug, the individual and the level of abuse.

THE EFFECT OF DRUGS IN THE WORKPLACE

Employees who abuse alcohol and drugs (including illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter drugs), either on their own time or at work, can pose significant problems for their employers, managers, and co-workers. These problems can include:

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