Elements of a Drug and Alcohol Policy

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An employer's drug and alcohol policy should be designed to meet the particular needs of its workplace. Some things to consider when drafting a drug and alcohol policy are:

Employee education. When including an employee education program in your drug and alcohol policy, it is important to remember that it will be most effective if it does not sound like a "top down" mandate from management.

Supervisor training. It is important to note in the drug and alcohol policy that supervisors are not responsible for diagnosing or counseling those with alcohol- or drug-related problems.

EAPs. Companies that have implemented EAP’s in their drug and alcohol policies have been very successful in dealing with alcohol- and drug-related problems in the workplace.

Drug and alcohol testing. Adding a drug testing program to the company’s drug and alcohol policy can deter employees from coming to work unfit for duty and discourage other substance abusers from joining the organization.

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The HR Library has more helpful drug and alcohol policy resources like these:

Developing a Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Drug Screening and Inspection Consent Forms
Substance Abuse: An Enemy of Workplace Safety
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