A Safe, Drug-Free Workplace

Summary:  This course provides a basic introduction to substance abuse in the workplace that is applicable to all employees. The course consists of four sections: understanding substance abuse, signs and symptoms of substance abuse, alcohol and drug basics, and intervention and getting help.

Objectives:

Outline:
Part 1: Understanding the Issues

·         The Company’s Drug Free Policy

·         The Cost of Substance Abuse

·         Impact of Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Part 2: Substance Abuse

·         Costs of substance abuse

·         Drug & Alcohol Abuse

·         Impact of Substance Abuse

·         Ways People Use Drugs

·         Understanding Addiction

Part 3: Supervisor’s Responsibilities

·         Responsibilities

·         NOT Your Responsibility

·         Legally Sensitive Areas

·         Performance & Potential Crisis Situations

·         Questions & Steps to Consider

·         Supervisor Do’s & Don’ts

·         Actions to Take

Part 4: Signs & Symptoms

·         Signs of Addiction

·         About Addiction

·         Emotional Effects of Substance Abuse

·         Behavioral Effects of Substance Abuse

·         Physical Effects of Substance Abuse

·         Enabling

·         General Signs

·         Medical Conditions

Part 5: Alcohol & Drug Basics

·         Alcohol

·         Cannabis (Marijuana)

·         Inhalants

·         Stimulants

·         Depressants

·         Narcotics

·         Synthetic Drugs

·         Designer Drugs

·         Hallucinogens

·         OTC Drugs

Part 6: Intervention and Referral

·         Assistance

·         Available Services

·         If Services Are Not Available

·         Intervention

·         Constructive Confrontation

·         Confidentiality

·         Roadmap to a Safer, Drug-free, Workplace