Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace

Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Training

The 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimated that approximately 70.5 million people aged 12 and older — nearly 25% of that population — used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs within the past year. In addition, an estimated 28.9 million Americans aged 12 and older — about 10.2% of that population — battled an alcohol use disorder in 2023. A majority of these individuals are in the workforce. So, how does this affect you?

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace accounts for 65% of on-the-job accidents, and that 38% to 50% of all workers’ compensation claims are related to the abuse of alcohol or drugs. Substance use disorders are also the third leading cause of workplace violence, with drug-using employees 3.6 times more likely to be involved in workplace accidents. Substance abuse is a problem that affects the safety of all employees and the workplace. This drug and alcohol free workplace training course details ways to recognize possible substance abuse, steps organizations can take to prevent substance abuse, how to get help, and the appropriate reporting procedures.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recall the financial and emotional toll of substance abuse in the workplace.
• Explain employer policies that help create and maintain a workplace free of substance abuse.
• List employer, supervisor and employee responsibilities regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace.
• Describe the signs and effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
• Recall risk factors for substance abuse and how to lessen those risk factors.
• Explain prevention and intervention strategies.
• Recognize enabling behaviors and abuser traps and how to avoid them.

Course Lessons

1. Introduction and Objectives
2. Cost of Substance Abuse
3. Policies and Responsibilities
4. Signs and Effects of Substance Abuse
5. Prevention and Intervention

Volume Discounts & Course Delivery Options

Volume discounts apply for all Evolve e-Learning safety and compliance courses above 25 learners.  Online shoppers can select a healthcare compliance course bundle for even greater savings!

Larger organizations can contact us today to discuss your training needs and for a free course evaluation!  We can design the course bundle that meets your specific training requirements and budgetary needs.

You can deliver our courses on your current LMS or Evolve’s hosted LMS for fast implementation.