Name(s):
Substance abuse in the workplace
Substance abuse by workers
Substance abuse by employees
Nature
Substance abuse is not only a recreational activity, but also pervades factories and offices. In addition to the criminal aspects of on-the-job substance use, there are the costs of decreased productivity and increased job-related accidents. Sloppy workmanship, combined with rising health-care costs and lost productivity, increase an employer's cost of doing business and may hinder the company's ability to compete in the market place. Moreover, defective products and services pose safety and health hazards to the public.