{"id":1601,"date":"2022-02-16T08:53:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=1601"},"modified":"2022-02-16T10:43:43","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T15:43:43","slug":"care-substance-abuse-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2022\/02\/16\/care-substance-abuse-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Care About Substance Abuse at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the growing incidents of opioid abuse in Northeast Ohio, it\u2019s important to remember that you may not have a drug problem, but the person working beside you might. In this blog we will explore the statistics behind the rise in substance abuse and who really pays for employees under the influence. Being aware and knowing the signs are important to both the bottom line and the personal safety of employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But first, it is important to understand that someone else\u2019s \u201cpersonal problem\u201d presents a problem for all they come in contact with on a day-to-day basis, especially at work. Statistics don\u2019t lie. Knowing the percentage of the population that abuses substances is the first step in realizing how much of the problem substance abuse in the workplace can be for all.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Startling Statistics<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Approximately 60% of all illegal drugs are bought and consumed in the United States. This means the chances your coworker could be \u201con something\u201d are very likely. Below are statistics that drive home how this is everyone\u2019s problem, for employees, management and the organization\u2019s bottom line:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Someone who abuses drugs or alcohol is 5 times more likely to be injured on the job and 40 times more likely to involve a coworker in their accident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Out of an average of 4,800 employee deaths per year, 15-20% are drug or alcohol related<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Approximately 20% of current employees test positive for drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According the FBI, employee theft is the fastest growing crime in America; 65% of theft is drug and\/or alcohol driven<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employees under the influence perform at only 67% of their potential<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Companies lose around $122 billion in lost productivity due to substance abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Employers spend around $15 million is spent on health insurance related claims for drug\/alcohol abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who Really Pays for Substance Abuse<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Substance abuse hurts everyone. There is no such thing as \u201cit\u2019s my problem, mind your own business\u201d. When there are employees using at work, it raises the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who will cover the work for someone under the influence?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who will cover the costs resulting from substance abuse related theft, injury, and lost productivity?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who is ultimately responsible when something goes awry during work hours?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The answer to all of these questions is the organization. Who ultimately \u201cpays the price\u201d? The employees themselves with compromised safety and the ripple effect caused by hits to the organizational bottom line. The money has to come from somewhere and if substance abuse issues are chipping the profits away, ultimately employee paychecks become the logical place to repurpose the lost profits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a coworker or manager, you have the ability to stop the madness that is substance abuse in the workplace. There are sure-fire ways to determine if a coworker is abusing a controlled substance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As opioid abuse continues to spiral out of control in Northeast Ohio, it is important for coworkers and\/or managers to be observant. There are signs to watch out for to determine if a coworker is abusing a controlled substance. In Part 2 we will explore the telltale signs of abuse for specific types of controlled substances.<\/p>\n<h2>Alcohol Abuse<\/h2>\n<p>Two of three adults in the U.S. consume alcohol. 10% of drinkers consume half of the nation\u2019s alcohol (beer, wine, liquor).<\/p>\n<p>What to watch out for to detect alcohol abuse (blood alcohol of .05 to .06) in the workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fine motor coordination lost<\/li>\n<li>Instinct dominates over reason<\/li>\n<li>Mood significantly relaxed, less tense<\/li>\n<li>Loss of perception, senses dulled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Marijuana Abuse<\/h2>\n<p>Marijuana is the easiest substance to detect with drug testing. It stays in the system the longest, in some cases for several weeks.. Marijuana is the most common used drug in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch out for to detect marijuana abuse in the workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sluggish behavior<\/li>\n<li>Impaired perception<\/li>\n<li>Signs of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/blog\/your-brain-food\/201411\/amotivational-syndrome-and-marijuana-use\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a-motivation syndrome<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Decline of judgement\/reasoning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Cocaine<\/h2>\n<p>Cocaine is a highly addictive drug. It is the most powerful central nervous system stimulant found in nature.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch out for to detect cocaine abuse in the workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brief feelings of uncharacteristic euphoria and confidence<\/li>\n<li>Hallucinations<\/li>\n<li>Severe mood swings and irritability<\/li>\n<li>Sleeplessness and chronic fatigue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Heroin<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugabuse.gov\/publications\/drugfacts\/heroin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heroin<\/a>&nbsp;is derived from morphine, a naturally occurring substance that can be extracted from the seedpods of some varieties of poppy plants. It can be injected, sniffed, snorted or smoked.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch out for to detect heroin use in the workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Physical destruction of the body (i.e. needle marks, sallow skin tone, decline of personal hygiene\/ appearance)<\/li>\n<li>Severe itching<\/li>\n<li>Clouded thinking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Methamphetamines<\/h2>\n<p>Methamphetamines are a highly addictive stimulant. Because the \u201chigh\u201d from the drug both starts and fades quickly, people often take repeated doses in a \u201cbinge and crash\u201d pattern.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch out for to detect methamphetamine use in the workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe dental problems<\/li>\n<li>Mood swings<\/li>\n<li>Violent behavior<\/li>\n<li>Extreme weight loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Prescription Drugs<\/h2>\n<p>More employees test positive for prescription drugs than cocaine and methamphetamines combined! Prescription opioid abuse mimics the effects of heroin; the user has an intense feeling of euphoria and pleasure.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch out for to detect prescription drug use in the workplace:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Slurred speech<\/li>\n<li>Pinpoint pupils<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal drowsiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are visual indicators that a coworker may be abusing a controlled substance. However, there are effective ways to deal with this ever-present problem (i.e. drug testing).<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-1650\" class=\"post-1650 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-human-resource-topics tag-drug-policies tag-drug-testing tag-employee-behavior tag-hair-testing tag-ohio-bwc-dfsp tag-ohio-bwc-dfwp tag-osha-general-duty-clause tag-pre-employment-screening tag-pre-employment-testing tag-signs-of-substance-abuse tag-urine-testing\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Since it is the obligation of an employer to provide a safe work environment under the OSHA<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/pls\/oshaweb\/owadisp.show_document?p_id=3359&amp;p_table=OSHACT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;General Duty Clause<\/a>, employers must be ready to appropriately deal with those abusing drugs. Failure to do so can result in litigation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Against the company<\/li>\n<li>Directly against supervisors deemed negligent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Identify and Confront<\/h2>\n<p>Approximately 10% \u2013 15% of employees have drugs\/alcohol in their systems. Knowing what to do about an employee who is suspected of abuse is an employer\u2019s best defense. Make sure management is well trained and can:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Know the signs of substance abuse in an employee<\/li>\n<li>Know how to document and confront the problem<\/li>\n<li>Utilize drug testing<\/li>\n<li>Know when and how to refer to outside support systems<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Signs of Substance Abuse<\/h3>\n<p>There are overarching signs to look for in an employee\u2019s behavior that can signal substance abuse. Be sure to watch for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Changing work patterns; unattributed illnesses\/personal problems, missed deadlines, difficulty handling demanding situations<\/li>\n<li>Increased absenteeism; leaving work area more often, unexplained disappearance from job, unreported absences reported later as emergencies<\/li>\n<li>Increased accidents; safety of others disregarded, needless risks taken<\/li>\n<li>Changes in mood; violent, withdrawn or inappropriately talkative<\/li>\n<li>Relationships with others on the job; over reactions to real or imagined criticism, borrows money from coworkers, persistent job transfer requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Document and Confront<\/h3>\n<p>Make sure to have policies and procedures in place to properly document and confront an employee suspected of substance abuse. A good rule of thumb to remember is \u201cif it is not documented, it did not happen\u201d. Keep it professional and document job performance and\/or safety issues ONLY.<\/p>\n<p>Often employees who are abusing drugs at work will refuse to sign disciplinary paperwork. Have a backup. Follow the \u201cTwo on One Rule\u201d. Make sure to have an additional manager\/supervisor present in these types of cases to document that the employee was provided the paperwork and refused to sign it.<\/p>\n<h3>Drug Testing<\/h3>\n<p>As an employer, it is important to be clear on what is and is not covered by state drug programs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ohio\u2019s Bureau of Workers Compensation Drug-Free Safety program (DFSP) tests do not test for the presence of drugs\/alcohol<\/li>\n<li>Ohio\u2019s Bureau of Workers Compensation Drug-Free Workplace (DFWP) tests for the presence of unsafe or potential impairment levels of drugs\/alcohol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which is better, hair or urine testing? Hair testing is often used for pre-employment purposes because it can provide insight into a potential employee\u2019s lifestyle since the results encompass a 30-60 day history. It would not be effective for post accident or reasonable suspicion of substance abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Urine testing is great for knowing whether someone is on drugs currently. It can detect whether someone is abusing a controlled substance within a 3-5 day window (marijuana is the exception with a 30 day window). Urine testing is best used when conducting random drug tests or right after an accident to determine if an employee is under the influence.<\/p>\n<h3>Outside Support Systems<\/h3>\n<p>Once it is determined that an employee is abusing a controlled substance, be sure to follow established policies and procedures for next steps. Whether the policy is to allow the employee to get clean and return to work or if there is zero tolerance and immediate termination is the organization\u2019s stance, make sure all managers\/supervisors are properly trained to follow through. If the employee is displaying aggression or violence, take the necessary steps and involve appropriate law enforcement to ensure the safety of all personnel.<\/p>\n<h2>Timothy Dimoff Knows How to Address Substance Abuse<\/h2>\n<p>As a former narcotics law enforcement officer, Tim Dimoff applies his firsthand experience with the drug trade to business operations\u2019 best practices.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/contact\/\">Contact<\/a>&nbsp;Tim to schedule the Tim\u2019s Talk&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/tims-talks\/tims-talks\/tims-talks-hr-substance-abuse-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What to do About Substance Abuse in the Workplace<\/a> to protect your employees and the organization as a whole from this insidious problem plaguing America\u2019s workplace.<span style=\"color: revert;font-size: revert;font-weight: revert\">Post navigation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<nav class=\"navigation post-navigation\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Posts\">\n<div class=\"nav-links\"><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Substance abuse at work is a growing problem, especially with opioid use. 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