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Drug-Free Safety ProgramEmployee Training 2014
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What is a Drug-Free Safety Program?
A drug free safety program is about having a work environment that protects the health and safety of the employees.
So What’s the Big Deal?
Substance use is a national problem that is also a workplace issue. According to the Department of Labor:
In 2007, of the 17.4 million current illicit drug users age 18 and over, 13.1 million (75.3 percent) were employed.
Similarly, among 55.3 million adult binge drinkers, 44.0 million
(79.4 percent) were employed, and among 16.4 million persons reporting heavy alcohol use, 13.1 million (79.6 percent) were employed.
Of the 20.4 million adults classified with substance dependence or abuse, 12.3 million (60.4 percent) were employed full-time.
Impact of Drug Abuse on Safety
Accidents — Users are three to four times more likely to have an accident on the job, and five times more likely to file a workers’ compensation claim.
Medical claims — Substance users file 300 percent to 400 percent more costly medical claims.
Why do you need a Drug Free Workplace policy?
Productivity — Substance users are 33 percent to 50 percent less productive.
Employee theft — An estimated 50 percent to 80 percent of all pilferage, theft and loss is due to substance-using employees.
Benefits of a Drug Free Workplace
Reduce operational costs
Preserve investor or shareholder interest
Protect loyal employeesImprove products and
servicesResult in better
customer services
Impact of Drug Abuse on Safety
• Absenteeism — Users are absent an average of three weeks or more per year and are tardy three times more often than non-users.
Drug Abuse is defined as . . .
Patterns of using that give rise to health problems, social problems, or both.
Drug Dependence is defined as . . .
A disease that is characterized by abnormal seeking and consumption of drugs that leads to a lack of control over using the drug.
ADDICTION(Also known as “Dependence”)
IS ADDICTION A DISEASE?
ADDICTION
Addiction is a disease.
It is the repetitive, compulsive use of a substance that occurs despite negative consequences to the user.
Addictive drugs activate circuits in the brain that respond to normal pleasures.
Every brain possesses these circuits, so every human
could potentially become addicted to a drug.
Why Do Some People Become Addicted While Others Do Not?
There are no single factors, but contributors are:
Biology/Environment – combination of an individual’s environment and genetics can operate as a risk or protective factor.
Gender, Ethnicity, emotional health are contributing risk or protective factors.
The Drugs
Commonly Abused Drugs COCAINE
Street Names:
Coke, Crack
Freebase, Snow
C Flake, White Candy
Toot, Blow
Nose Candy
Rock
Cocaine in The Brain
Cocaine is a strong central nervous system stimulant that increases levels of dopamine in the brain that allows us to experience pleasure; have the ability to move.
Physical Affects of Cocaine
Cocaine constricts blood vessels,
dilates pupils.Increases body temperature, heart
rate, and blood pressure. It can also cause headaches and
gastrointestinal complications such as abdominal pain and nausea.
Because cocaine tends to decrease appetite, chronic users can become malnourished.
Commonly Abused Drugs CANNABINOIDS/Marijuana
Street Names:Marijuana, THC
Hash, DopePot, ReeferJoint, GrassMaryJane
BluntSticky Icky
How is Marijuana Abused?
Marijuana is usually smoked as a cigarette (joint) or in a pipe.
It is also smoked in blunts, which are cigars that have been emptied of tobacco and refilled with a mixture of marijuana and tobacco.
Blunts allow for marijuana's active ingredients to react with nicotine and other harmful chemicals.
Marijuana can also be mixed in food or brewed as a tea.
Marijuana can be detected on a urine drug screen for weeks to months.
Commonly Abused Drugs Physical Affects Cannabinoids
Common Symptoms:altered perception
dilated pupilslack of coordinationcraving for sweetsincreased appetite
inappropriate laughter
Commonly Abused Drugs OPIATES
Street Names:Heroin
CodeineSmackHorseJunkChinaWhite
Some Narcotics
VicodanPercocetPercodanCodeineOxycontinOxycodoneHeroinMorphineFentanyl
Heroin
Heroin is an opiate drug that is synthesized from morphine.
Heroin can be injected, snorted/sniffed, or smoked—routes of administration that rapidly deliver the drug to the brain.
Commonly Abused Drugs Physical Affects Opiates
Common Symptoms:insensitivity to pain
euphoriasedationnausea
vomitingitchiness
watery eyesrunning nose
Commonly Abused DrugsMETHADONE
Street Names:Junk
Jungle JuiceFizzies
OpiatesMethadone
Currently, it is used as a maintenance
drug for narcotic addicts.
Methadone Maintenance Users:better able to tolerate withdrawal from
their addiction. Although tolerance and addiction may
occur, withdrawal is milder than from morphine or heroin.
Commonly Abused Drugs Physical Affects of Methadone
Common Symptoms:Constipation
Water retentionDrowsinessSkin rash
Excessive sweatingChanges in libido
Commonly Abused Drugs PROPOXYPHENE
Street Names:Darvon
DarvocetDillies
Commonly Abused Drugs Physical Affects Propoxyphene
Common Symptoms:Staggering
Slurred speechSedation
Mild pain relief
Commonly Abused DrugsAMPHETAMINES
Street Names:Uppers, Speed
Meth, Crank, CrystalWhites, DexiesBlack Beauties
BennyJelly BeansWhite CrossBath Salts
Commonly Abused DrugsPhysical Affects Amphetamines
Common Symptoms:Loss of Appetite
AnxietyIrritability
Rapid SpeechHand Tremors
Mood Elevation
Amphetamines – How it works
In the “fight or flight” response to stress, the adrenal glands produce the hormone adrenaline, making a person feel stimulated and ready to either fight or run.
Amphetamines are chemically similar to adrenaline.
They are used for alertness, excitation, euphoria, and to suppress appetite.
Recipe for danger Recipe for danger Recipe for danger Recipe for danger
Cold and allergy medicine
Rubbing alcoholBrake CleanerEngine Starter Drain CleanerGasoline additiveCamera Batteries
Gun scrubberFarm fertilizerLyeMatchesVeterinary productsCan be made from lye
Do you recognize any of these products?
Do you recognize any of these products?
Table salt or Rock SaltGasolineMuriatic AcidCampfire FuelPaint ThinnerAcetoneMSM (cutting agent)
Methamphetamine
Chemicals are extracted from each of those products in order to produce methamphetamine.
Graphic Pictures Follow
Meth User
“Meth Mouth”
Faces of Meth
Faces of Meth
Commonly Abused Drugs PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)
Street Names:Angel DustDevil Stick
PCPDummy
DustWack
Commonly Abused Drugs PHENCYCLIDINE (PCP)
Common Symptoms:increased pulse
increased heart rateincreased blood pressure
increased temperature
Commonly Abused DrugsBARBITURATES
Street Names:Downers, Dolls, Reds, Tuinal,
Rainbows, Yellows, Blues, Goofballs,
M&M’s, Red Devils, Barbs
Commonly Abused DrugsBARBITURATES
Common Symptoms:Depression
Decreased alertnessSlurred speech
DrowsinessConfusionDeep sleep
Commonly Abused DrugsBENZODIAZEPINES
Street Names:ValiumLibriumDownersTranqs
Commonly Abused Drugs BENZODIAZEPINES
Common Symptoms:slurred Speechdisorientation
drunken behavior(without alcohol odor)
Commonly Abused Drugs ECSTASY
Street Names:XTCAdam
Feel GoodClub Drug
MDMA/Ecstasy
MDMA is classified as a "club drug."
In the past few years, however, MDMA abuse has spread to a wide range of other settings and demographic subgroups.
Despite growing evidence of its potential harmful effects, MDMA still has a deceptive reputation as a "safe" drug among its abusers.
MDMA/Ecstasy
MDMA significantly impairs: Memory and information processing. Interferes with performing skilled activities, such as
driving a car. Moderate exposure to the drug, many MDMA
abusers report: Anxiety, restlessness, irritability, and possible
clinical depression.
Commonly Abused Drugs Physical Affects Ecstasy
Common Symptoms:inability to sleep
low appetitehigh blood pressure
faintingnausea
hallucinationsblurred vision
sweating
Commonly Abused Drugs ALCOHOL
Street Names:BoozeHoochDrank
CocktailWhite Lightening
Commonly Abused Drugs Physical Affects Alcohol
Common Symptoms:slurred speech,
disorientationodor of alcohol, unsteady
gaitobnoxious, rapid speech
cocky, impaired judgmentvery talkative
Over The Counter Medications That May be Abused
Many over the counter and prescription medications contain alcohol and/or other ingredients that can be addictive.
Antihistamines: (Benadryl, Actifed, Coricidin, Dimetapp, Excedrin PM, Sleepeze Sinutab)
Combinations: Cough medicines which usually contain alcohol with antihistamines (Nyquil, Vicks)
Weight Control Tablets which contain amphetamines and usually a sedative or tranquilizer (Dexatrim)
Over The Counter Medications That May be Abused
Many over the counter and prescription medications contain alcohol and/or other ingredients that can be addictive.
Mouth Wash: contains alcohol
Inhalants: Neosynephrine spray and drops
Vitamin Elixers: Read the labels! Some contain high concentration of alcohol.
Testing Program
MANY EMPLOYERS TEST FOR THE FOLLOWING DRUGS:
Cocaine (and its derivatives, including crack cocaine)
Cannabinoids (THC/marijuana, hash) Opiates (heroin, codeine, etc.) Amphetamines (central nervous system
stimulants) Phencyclidine (PCP) Barbiturates (central nervous system
depressants) Propoxyphene (Darvon) Methadone Benzodiazepine (Valium, Librium, etc.) Methaqualone Ecstasy Alcohol
When Can I be Tested?
*See your companies policy for testing possibilities:Pre-Employment / New HireReasonable Suspicion / Observed BehaviorPost AccidentReturn to DutyFollow UpRandom (subject to policy)Promotion (optional)
Types of Test
Pre-Employment/New Hire – All applicants are required to consent to, take, and pass a pre-employment (post-offer)/new hire drug screening test as a condition of employment. Applicants who refuse will not be considered for employment.
Types of Test
Reasonable suspicion – If the employer has reasonable cause to believe that an employee is impaired by drugs or alcohol while on company premises or while working.
Reasonable suspicion testing may be initiated based on, but are not limited to, any of the following:
Reasonable Suspicion
Reasonable Suspicion: Observed behavior (direct observation of drug or
alcohol use) A pattern of abnormal conduct (frequent
absenteeism, excessive tardiness) Repeated violations of the company’s safety or
work rules
Common Questionable Behaviors
The following is a list of some commonsuspicious behaviors you may see in a substanceabuser (this list is not all inclusive):
Excessive absences / tardiness.Pattern of being absent on or after payday.Employee verbalizes multiple family or personal issues as
the cause for excessive absence or tardiness.Problems staying awake on the job.Consistently having problems completing job
responsibilities.
Common Questionable BehaviorsContinued
Pattern of borrowing money from co-workers
Change in appearanceUnexplained crying spellsTaking extra smoke or
bathroom breaksUnusual isolation from peersProblems concentratingOdor of Alcohol or
MarijuanaWearing sunglassesSlurred speechProlonged lunch hours
Types of Test
Post Accident- Any employee involved in an accident resulting in:
FatalityBodily injury requiring medical
attention off-site.Vehicular damage in apparent
excess of chosen dollar amount.Non-vehicular damage in apparent
excess of chosen dollar amount.If medical treatment is sought after
work hours or on the weekend, a drug test must be taken immediately upon employer notification of the injury.
Types of Test
Return to Duty or Follow up Testing – Employees who have previously tested positive and entered a rehabilitation program.
Must have a negative test prior to returning to work.
Subject to random tests for a period following return to work.
Types of Test
Random- An unannounced test that occurs at a pre-determined frequency among randomly selected employees. This includes equal probability of selection each time testing occurs. Unannounced test of all employees, or all those in a classified group (i.e. safety sensitive).
What happens if I test positive?
*See your companies policy for positive results consequences:
Telephone: (216) 404-1900Fax: (216) 404-1901
www.moorecounseling.com
Thank you for attending!