Drug and Alcohol Abuse in The Workplace | Understanding Substance Abuse in the workplace
Channel: WorkSafeVP
Date: 2023-03-05

The construction industry sees a higher share of workers with substance misuse issues than nearly any other sector. 

Alcohol and drug abuse by employees cause many expensive problems for businesses and industries ranging from lost productivity, injuries, and an increase in health insurance claims. These staggering numbers do not include the cost of diverting company resources, which could be used for other purposes, toward addressing substance abuse issues. Nor does it include the "pain and suffering" aspects, which cannot be measured in economic terms. 

Key Moments:
0:00 - Substance Misuse
1:22 - Type of Substance Misuse
2:28 - Common Warning Signs
3:14 - Employee Assistance Program

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