Workplace Trends

Employed drug abusers cost their employers about twice as much in medical and worker compensation claims as their drug-free coworkers. The good news is that monthly drug use rates among workers decreased from nearly 17 percent in 1985 to 7 percent in 1992 and have remained at that lower level. If you are an employer and would like information on creating and implementing a prevention and treatment program for your employees, call the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Workplace Helpline at 1-800-843-4971.

For more information, visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Office of Applied Studies web site at http://www.samhsa.gov/oas/oasftp.htm, or call the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information at 1-800-729-6686.