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.
What You’ll Learn…
- Understand types of conflicts of interest and be able to spot conflicts of interest dilemmas.
- Know the ethical conflicts and general ethical guidelines that come from outside employment.
- Understand the boundaries between your regular employment and your second job.
- Know the bounds of appropriate and inappropriate selling in the workplace.
- Identify the potential conflicts of interest that can occur with family and friends.
- Know employee responsibilities regarding outside employment, investments, and competition.
- Understand the conflict of interest issues that result from investments and/or ownership in businesses.
Course 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
- Behavioural 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
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