Dealing with Issues of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a significant concern for employers. Most drug and alcohol abusers have jobs. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) estimates that, of the 35.3 million illicit drug users aged 18 years or older in the United States in 2013, 25.9 million were employed either full- or part-time. This course will offer information for supervisors and managers on issues including drug and alcohol policies, employee assistance programs (EAPs), understanding federal laws dealing with substance abuse, and confronting employees who are suspected of abusing drugs and/or alcohol.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What operational challenges does this course address?
This course addresses employment-law compliance, hiring, and personnel-management challenges supervisors face day to day related to Dealing with Issues of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Substance abuse is a significant concern for employers. Most drug and alcohol abusers have jobs.
What real-world situations or incidents is this training designed to prepare personnel for?
The training is designed to prepare personnel for situations such as hiring decisions, leave requests, suspected policy violations, and disciplinary actions that require sound, documented supervisor judgment associated with Dealing with Issues of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. Substance abuse is a significant concern for employers. Most drug and alcohol abusers have jobs.
What safety or compliance concerns does this course help organizations address?
This course helps organizations address employment-law compliance obligations (including FMLA, I-9, ADA, and HIPAA) and consistent, legally defensible supervisor decision-making tied to Dealing with Issues of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. It supports stronger awareness, more consistent practices, and better day-to-day decision-making in supervisor decision-making.
Which personnel or departments would benefit most from this training?
This training is most relevant for supervisors and managers responsible for hiring, performance management, and employment-law compliance, along with organizations seeking to strengthen knowledge, consistency, and role-specific readiness connected to Dealing with Issues of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
How can this course support department readiness, consistency, or professional development?
This course can support department readiness and professional development by reinforcing consistent, legally sound supervisory practices and reducing organizational employment-law risk related to Dealing with Issues of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
How does this course fit into a broader training program?
This course fits well within a broader training program focused on supervisor and manager development and employment-law compliance training. It can be used to support onboarding, refresher training, continuing education, and more consistent performance across departments and teams.
