SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
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OBJECTIVES

• By the end of this training, you will be able to
• Discuss the importance of a drug-free workplace
• Describe the State of Nevada substance abuse
  policy
• Define the testing and disciplinary procedures

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INTENT

• Provide a safe and drug free environment

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Guiding Principles
EDUCATION
ENFORCEMENT
DETERRENCE
TREATMENT
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WHY

• ...Having a drug-free workplace protects our
  health and safety
• Employees who are free of alcohol and other
  drugs have fewer accidents, make fewer mistakes,
  and are more productive

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Estimated Costs to Society
Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1994-2002
Productivity Losses (in millions of dollars)
Cost Components 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Premature Death 23,094 24,064 20,709 17,755 17,507 20,869 22,059 23,317 24,646
Drug Abuse Related Illness 15,845 17,737 20,270 19,916 23,143 24,999 27,427 30,203 33,452
Institutionalization/ Hospitalization 1,683 1,872 1,533 1,662 1,786 1,735 1,706 1,841 1,996
Productivity Loss of Victims of Crime 2,554 2,377 2,332 2,293 2,065 1,955 1,847 1,806 1,800
Incarceration 21,095 22,983 24,833 27,221 30,133 32,782 34,693 36,295 39,095
Crime Careers 19,603 20,172 23,758 26,608 24,627 24,960 25,688 26,538 27,576
Total 83,874 89,205 93,435 95,455 99,261 107,300 113,420 120,000 128,566
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It costs Billions
Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars) Estimated Societal Cost of Drug Abuse, 1992-2002 Overall Costs (in billions of dollars)
Cost Category 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Health Care Costs Productivity Losses Other Costs 12.1 83.9 21.3 11.9 89.2 23.8 11.5 93.4 24.7 11.8 95.5 26.7 12.5 99.3 28.4 13.0 107.3 31.1 13.5 113.4 33.8 14.6 120.0 34.6 15.8 128.6 36.4
Total 117.30 124.90 129.60 133.90 140.10 151.40 160.70 169.20 180.80
Source Economic costs of Drug Abuse in the United States Source Economic costs of Drug Abuse in the United States Source Economic costs of Drug Abuse in the United States Source Economic costs of Drug Abuse in the United States Source Economic costs of Drug Abuse in the United States
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Majority of Drug Users-Employed

• Of the 16.6 million illicit drug users aged 18 or
  older in 2002,
• 12.4 million (74.6 percent) were employed

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Statistics

• 1 out of every 10 adults is addicted to
  _________________
• Children of alcohol or drug addicts have a
  greater chance of becoming an addict

ALCOHOL
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A Drug-Free Workplace Contributes To

• happier, safer employees
• decreased insurance costs
• better performance
• fewer accidents
• increased productivity
• and fewer worries overall.

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YOUR ROLE

• Know your organizations policy and program.
• Find the answers to these questions
• What is my organizations written policy?
• What happens if I violate the policy?
• Does my organizations policy include drug
  testing?
• Will my organization help me or my coworkers get
  help with an alcohol or drug problem?
• How can I help promote a drug-free workplace?

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What You Can Do

• Follow your organizations drug-free workplace
  policy.
• Report to work fit for duty. Come to work free of
  alcohol and other drugs.
• Dont use alcohol or other drugs on the job.
• Seek help if you think you have a problem.
• Talk to your supervisor if you think a coworker
  may need help or if you see a policy violation

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State of Nevada Policy

• ZERO Tolerance to
• Consumption of alcohol or drugs while on duty
• Reporting to work in an impaired condition
• Unlawfully possessing drugs while on duty, at a
  work site, or on State property
• Allowable concentrations of alcohol (0.01)

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You Can Contribute to a Drug-Free Workplace

• A Drug-Free Workplace means
• No alcohol
• No marijuana
• No cocaine
• No speed
• No PCP
• No heroin
• No other drugs

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Where to Find Help

• STATE OF NEVADA EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
• 675 Fairview Drive, 221, Carson City, Nevada
  89431 [phone]
• Center for Substance Abuse Treatments (CSAT)
  Drug Information, Treatment, and Referral
  Hotline
• 1-800-662-HELP