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The facts are...
- Seventy percent of all illegal drug users are employed either full-time or part-time.1
- This translates to over 10 million people who are current users of illicit drugs.1
- One in twelve employees reports current use of illicit drugs.1
- One in every ten people in this country has an alcohol problem.2
Substance Abusers are:
Absent 5 times more often.
Have 3 times more accidents.
File 5 times as many workers compensation claims.
Utilize your healthcare system 8 times more than a non-abuser.
1. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
2. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
The result, increased:
Absenteeism |
Insurance Claims |
Sick Leave |
Health Care Premiums |
Overtime |
Lost Productivity |
Tardiness |
Workers Comp. Claims |
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