Alcohol and drug abuse by employees cause many expensive problems for their employer, business and industry ranging from lost productivity, injuries, accidents and an increase in health sick days not to mention theft, deception and malpractice in certain industries and professions.
The loss to companies and the United Kingdom due to alcohol and drug-related abuse and addiction by employees totals £7.3 billion a year.
In this comprehensive article for employers, businesses and organisations, you will find all of the information you need to know and more about substance abuse and addiction in the workplace, including links, downloadable content and more!