The Benefits of a Workplace Policy

Tackling substance misuse in the workplace can be a daunting and often complex process:

One way of overcoming this is to have a robust drug and alcohol workplace policy that clearly outlines your company's rules and procedures for dealing with substance misuse and offers advice on where and how your employee should seek treatment.

Ability to recognise when an employee has an alcohol or drug problem, and gives a clear definition of both employee and employer responsibilities Provides a greater awareness of the effects of drugs and alcohol Helps businesses deal fairly with any problems and procedures can be put in place should a problem arise Gives a clear understanding of a company's rules on drugs and alcohol

Trained managers or key staff gain the skills to deal with problems when they arise. A culture is created whereby employees are willing to acknowledge that they, or a colleague have a problem. A service that both protects employees and protects the business

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• Protect your business/ An example of a drug and alcohol policy: