Substance Abuse In the Workplace Substance abuse can lead to serious long-term consequences at every workplace. No single solution will work for every place of business; each workplace must identify which combination of policies, practices, benefits and support systems can best meet its needs. Understanding which solutions work for each employer will result in more precise, responsible decisions for their businesses, and more importantly, their employees. Substance abuse is taken the wrong way by most …showed first 75 words of 794 total…

…showed last 75 words of 794 total…comparison with six occupations, truck drivers report the highest frequency of drunkenness. Both the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act offer job protection to employees taking leave to receive treatment for drug and alcohol problems. Staying informed about substance abuse treatment options, ensuring benefits packages provide a full continuum of care and including coverage of continuing care group sessions in insurance packages to keep recovering employees on the right track.