Substance Abuse Statistics

•  70% of those who use drugs are employed

•  23% of those who use drugs admit to drug use on the job

•  44% of those who use drugs obtain their supply at their place of employment

•  18% of drug users steal from co-workers to support their addiction

•  Substance abusers:

        •  file twice as many worker's compensation claims as non-abusers

        •  are 1/3 less productive

        •  are 2.2 times more likely to request early dismissal or time off

        •  are 2.5 times more likely to be late for work

        •  are 7 times more like to have wage garnishments.

•  47% of industrial accidents and 40% of industrial deaths can be linked to substance abuse

•  Drug abusers have 300% higher medical costs & benefits — which increases health insurance premiums for all