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Drug-Free Awareness Program: What it can Contribute to Your Organization

  Drug consumption at the workplace has increased in the past few years. The prevalence of drug consumption has increased to the extent that you may fail to realize your co-worker’s engagement in drug consumption. A report has revealed that around 70% of Americans engaged in alcohol and drug consumption are employed. Drug-free awareness programs in Canada can help to reduce the number of employees engaged in drug consumption. The overall result of the training program is improved work ethic, safety, and better substance abuse policy. Here is the elaborative description you can check out: Basic Understanding Many employees don't understand the drastic impact of drug consumption and face the consequences later. That's where the role of training sessions comes into the picture. Various e-learning programs and courses can help you get a basic understanding of substance misuse problems. It can increase your awareness regarding the signs and symptoms of individuals involved in subst...

Importance of Drug Prevention Training at Workplace

Drug consumption is a menace for any organization. It impacts the growth and development of an organization and profoundly affects the lives of employees working there. A report suggests that around 39% of the adult population is involved in drug abuse. This problem makes drug and alcohol prevention programs necessary so that drug-free work culture can be promoted. Productivity Drug abusers find it challenging to concentrate during working hours. Unfortunately, many employees think that taking drugs can improve their productivity, but drugs actually do the contrary. Drugs impact the neurotransmitters that send, receive, and process signals. This can lead to serious changes in the brain that affect the person's behavior and thought process. Hence, promoting a drug-free environment in an organization is very important. Improve discipline People who consume drugs face various issues in life, and lack of discipline is one of them. At the workplace, discipline matters a lot because...