1. Division of Risk Management
State of Florida Loss Prevention Program

2. You will be able to:
 Comprehend the harmful impact of workplace
substance abuse.
 Understand the requirements of the law and
company policy.
 Identify ways in which alcohol and drugs impair
job performance.
 Recognize signs of substance abuse.
 Take action to deal with abuse problems.

3.  Scope, cost, and control of workplace substance abuse.
 Effects of alcohol and drugs on job performance.
 How to recognize a substance abuse problem.
 What to do about a co-worker’s problem.
 How to get help for a drug or alcohol problem.

4.  10% of U.S. workers abuse
drugs or alcohol (or both).
 Most substance abusers are
employed.
 60% of workers know
someone who has reported for
work under the influence.
 Anyone can be a substance
abuser.

5.  Substance abuse
costs more than
$50 billion annually.
 Abusers generally:
▪ Are less productive.
▪ Make more mistakes.
▪ Lose more time from work.
 Abusers have more
accidents.

6.  40% of industrial fatalities are linked to
substance abuse.
 47% of all occupational accidents can be
attributed to substance abuse.
 Substance abuse often leads to theft and crime
in the workplace.

7.  Written policy.
 Awareness program.
 Reporting requirements.
 Disciplinary action.
 Rehabilitation.

8.  Protection against recognized hazards.
 Substance abuse is such a recognized hazard.

9.  Prohibits the possession, use, or sale of drugs or
alcohol on company property.
 Forbids working under the influence.
 Provides assistance to employees who want
help for an abuse problem.
 Imposes discipline on those who violate rules
and refuse help.

10.  Do you understand
the information
presented in the
previous slides?

11.  Has a sedative effect.
 Can be highly addictive.
 Impairs job performance.
 Is a proven killer.

12.  Most frequently used
drug in the workplace
 Is a relaxant
 Impairs performance
 Effects can last for
hours

13.  Causes a brief intense high.
 Can be highly addictive.
 Seriously impairs
performance.
 Increases potential for
accidents and crime.
 Can destroy a person’s life.

14.  Used to give energy or
lose weight.
 Highly addictive.
 Impair job performance.
 Cause serious physical
damage.

15.  Highly addictive.
 Leads to serious
health conditions.
 Impairs job performance.
 Increases potential for
workplace theft and crime.

16.  Distort users’ perception of reality.
 Cause bizarre and sometimes violent behavior.
 Impair job performance.
 Can cause irreversible physical and mental
problems.

17.  Can be addictive.
 Many people use these
drugs for nonmedical
reasons.
 Can impair job performance.
 Can lead to use of other
dangerous drugs.

18.  Do you understand
the information
presented in the
previous slides?

19.  Early on.
 As the problem becomes
more serious.
 Once a person is addicted.

20.  Ask your supervisor or
human resources for
programs the company
provides.
 Talk to a health
professional or minister.

21.  Look in the phone book.
 Check the Internet.

22.  Express your concern.
 Encourage the person to
get help.
 Talk to your supervisor if
the problem persists.

23.  Substance abuse threatens the
productivity, safety, and security of the
company and employees.
 Working under the influence of alcohol or drugs
seriously impairs a person’s ability to perform
the job well and safely.
 Never ignore a substance abuse problem—take
prompt action to solve it.

24. For more information on this subject, please contact:
Division of Risk Management
State of Florida Loss Prevention Program
StateLossPreventionProgram@myfloridacfo.com
(850)413-4756