Renew Corporate Wellness: July 2009

Drug Abuse/Testing Facts
· Government studies show that 1 out of 6 employees has a drug problem;
· Drug abusers, on average, cost employers $10,000 annually per employee;
· Drug abusers are absent up to 16 times more often than non-drug abusers;
· Drug abusers are 1/3 less productive workers;
· Drug abusers request twice as much time off;
· Drug abusers collect 5 times as much workers' compensation;
· 25% of the U.S. workforce uses drugs on a regular basis and are likely to use them on the job, or arrive "high"'
· America consumes 60% of the world's drugs;
· The U.S. Chamber of Commerce estimates the cost of drug abuse to American businesses at $150 Billion annually;
· The National Safety Council estimates that 59% of the fatalities caused by vehicle accidents could have been prevented if those drivers were not under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Why Companies Should/Do Drug Test
· Most states offer a reduction in Worker's Compensation rates for employers who adhere to a drug free workforce policy;
· Results in increased productivity;
· Increased employee morale;
· Safer Work Environment;
· Reduction in Healthcare Rates;
· Reduced turnover and absenteeism;

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