“Drugs & Society: The True Cost to YOU!” Drugs in the Workplace

Viewers of this program will learn answers to these specific questions and the attributes of a Drug-Free Worplace:

• What is a "Drug-Free Workplace?"
• How long have "Drug-Free Workplaces" existed?
• Why should an employer establish a comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace program?
• What contribution has organized labor made in the area of substance abuse at work?
• What are the characteristics of an effective, comprehensive Drug-Free Workplace program?
• What methods are used to identify alcohol and drug abusers for the purpose of providing the opportunity for treatment, recovery and the return to work?
• How can coalitions encourage Drug-Free Workplaces in their communities?
• What issues should be covered In a Drug-Free Workplace policy?
• What role does drug testing play in establishing a drug-free workplace?

Join moderator Kareemah Abdullah, Deputy Director, Training and Technical Assistance, National Community Anti-Drug Coalition Institute and her expert panel as we learn more about drugs in the workplace.