Statistics Impacting the Workplace
What's Your Drug IQ
Addiction
What You Need to Know
Help
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38% to 50% of workers's compensation claims
What is the percentage of worker's compensation claims associated with substance abuse?
100
One in ten
What is the number of people in the U.S. that has an alcohol problem?
100
Use to relieve tension, tolerance increases, don't feel like yourself, have memory blackouts, lie about use
What are some of the early signs of substance abuse?
100
Workplace policies, being fit for duty, being health and productive.
What is important for you to remember about your role in having a drug free workplace?
100
http://ors.dhr.state.ga.us/
What is a free resource in locating treatment facilities in Georgia?
200
2.5 times more likely to be absent
How much more is a substance abuser likely to be absent?
200
Marijuana
What is the most widely used illicit drug?
200
Family and friends are not able to depend on your word, borrowing money from co-workers, have repeated minor injuries on and off the job, feel unreasonable resentment
What are behavior signs of a person entering the middle phase of substance abuse?
200
Professional license, driver's license, worker's compensation benefits, your job
What are possible consequences of your breaking your facility's policies/procedures regarding alcohol and drug abuse?
200
Is treatable and reversible
What is addiction?
300
1/3 less productive
How much less productive is a person that has a substance abuse problem?
300
Hangovers
What can impact your "fit for duty" status? - you do not have to drink on the job for alcohol to still impact your productivity and safety
300
Denial
How is addiction usually characterized?
300
This act allows an employee to retain employement while receiving drug abuse treatment according to specific conditions.
What is the Georgia Drug Free Public Work Force Act?
300
Difficulty performing on the job
What indicator can be caused by unrecognized personal problems, including addiction to alcohol and other drugs?
400
$7,000
What is the cost of replacing a salaried employee
400
Emphysema-like symptoms, accelerated heart rate, lowered immune system, depression, anxiety, and personality changes
What are health problems exacerbated over duration and frequency of using marijuana?
400
Three times more likely to develop problems with addiction
What is the susceptible number - children of alcoholics or addicts have that might impact their developing a problem with addiction?
400
Reduced trust and confidence - reduced ability to attract high-quality employees
How can the image of a substance abusing organization impact the workplace?
400
It's private not public
What is the impact if an employee seeks help?
500
30% of drug abuse in the workplace involves this drug
What is prescription drug(s)
500
1.5 hours
What is the amount of time it takes for your body to metabolize one drink?
500
To feel good, to feel better, to do better, and curiosity
Why do people take drugs?
500
Covering up, rationalizing, avoiding, blaming or withdrawing
What are examples of enabling a co-worker's abuse?
500
The FY13 Drug Free Workplace Newsletter
Where can I find a resource list with helplines listed?
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