{"id":51113,"date":"2016-07-15T14:35:21","date_gmt":"2016-07-15T14:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/?p=51113"},"modified":"2022-12-01T13:24:44","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T18:24:44","slug":"how-to-spot-a-colleague-with-a-substance-abuse-problem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationaldrugscreening.com\/blogs\/how-to-spot-a-colleague-with-a-substance-abuse-problem\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot a Colleague with a Substance Abuse Problem"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Addiction impacts every aspect of a person\u2019s life – including their place of employment. Of the approximate 14.8 million Americans who use illegal drugs, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence <\/a><\/strong>reports that 70 percent are employed. And if an employee has a problem with alcohol or drugs, it not only affects them – but the entire workgroup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recognizing an employee\u2019s drug use isn\u2019t always easy, but there are certain warning signs that you can and should look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n While the above signs do help spot a problem, it\u2019s important to note that it doesn\u2019t definitively mean it\u2019s a substance abuse problem. Depression and certain health issues can yield the above behaviors, which is why it\u2019s important to tread lightly. Document all performance and conduct issues and meet with the employee<\/a> to discuss as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember, don\u2019t mix up your drug testing policy<\/a> and your basic employment policies. For more information on the topic, read our previous blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n