Substance Abuse Awareness

(Runtime: 17 min.) Drug addiction is when an individual is involved in compulsive drug seeking and use, regardless of any negative health or social consequences. This compulsive drug use can cause employees to be more likely to miss work, be less productive, or even be involved in on-the-job accidents. This course raises awareness by discussing the effects of different types of drugs and alcohol as well as how to recognize and deal with symptoms of abuse. Topics Covered in This Course:

• The risk factors and process of addiction
• The impact of addiction in the workplace
• The most common types of abused drugs
• Recognizing the symptoms of addiction
• Workplace drug policies and testing
• Helping an employee overcome abuse and addiction
• Common types of addiction treatment

Program comes with a printable test, answer guide, and completion certificate.