Drugs Don’t Work

Is substance abuse a major issue for my business? YES!

• 60% of the world’s production of illegal drugs is consumed in the U.S.
• 77% of current illegal drug users are employed!
• One third of employees know of the sale of illegal drugs in their workplace!

Substance abuse affect my bottom line? YES!

• 38 – 50% of all Workers Comp claims are related to substance abuse.
• Substance abusers have 300 % higher medical costs and benefits!
• Drug and alcohol abusers are 1/3 less productive and 3.6 times more likely to injure themselves or a co-worker.
• Substance abusers are 2.5 times more likely to have absences of 8 or more days each year.

Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace:

• 7.5% discount on worker’s compensation premiums every year
• Reduced absenteeism
• 300% decrease in medical costs
• Increased productivity
• Higher morale among employees
• Decrease in employee turnover
• Cut Workers Comp claims in half
• Reduce theft and other forms of crime in the workplace

5 SIMPLE STEPS TO A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:

STEP 1. Implementation of a substance abuse policy, which the program will provide

STEP 2. Substance Abuse Testing must be enforced under the following categories:

• Pre-Employment
• Reasonable Suspicion
• Post Rehabilitation
• Post-Accident

STEP 3. Employee Assistance Resources such as counseling and recovery groups, which are available at no cost through the program. 

STEP 4. Employee Education

• 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
• Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.

STEP 5. Supervisor Training

• 2 hours the first year; one hour thereafter
• Training is easy through newsletters, seminars, and/or videos that the program will provide.

Drugs Don’t Work is a program designed to strengthen the Dunwoody business climate by reducing worker compensation costs. This is accomplished through Dunwoody businesses becoming certified drug-free workplaces, which then allows them to qualify for a 7.5% discount on their worker’s compensation insurance.

 

Role of the Chamber:

Your $75 Annual Investment (determine fees) entitles you to the following:

• One-year subscription to the English version “Drug-Free Workplace” employee training newsletter – this monthly newsletter meets your annual one hour employee education requirement without incurring loss of payroll and productivity while employees stop work to attend training
• Supervisor & Employee Training DVD – meets 1 hr. training requirement
• Supervisor training newsletter – meets 1  hr. Supervisor training requirement.
• Template of Employee Assistance Providers in your area – meets EAP and treatment center list requirement.
• Annual reminders to renew your certification to ensure you don’t lose your 7.5% discount.
• Email template with Fill-in-the-blanks substance abuse policy, employee certificate of agreement and supervisor worksheets – meets all requirements of Georgia law.
• Drug Free Workplace poster, window and door stickers – required by Georgia law.
• Free legal updates on policy changes.
• Onsite drug testing kits at a discounted rate.
• Drug free workplace consultation from our drug free workplace experts at no charge.
• Assistance in completing the Application for Certification, along with a step-by-step guide and instruction sheet.
• Drugs Don’t Work stickers for hard hats, vehicles, etc. at no charge.