Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Employees Streaming Video on Demand

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In the United States there are over 38 million binge drinkers, almost 25 million illegal drug users and more than 6 million people who abuse prescription drugs... and most of them have jobs. Substance abuse directly affects the user's personality, health and ability to function safely in a workplace. It can also decrease productivity, create a hostile work environment and damage their company's reputation.

Atlantic's "Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse… for Employees" training products discuss the hazards of substance abuse, how employees can avoid them and what they can do to help keep their workplace drug and alcohol-free.

Topics covered include:

• Substances that are often abused.
• Alcohol, marijuana and other depressants. 
• Stimulants and narcotics. 
• How people get "hooked".
• Drug dependency.
• Becoming a substance abuser.
• Alcohol and drug policies.
• Overcoming substance abuse.
• and more.

• Recognize commonly abused substances and their effects
• Learn about the process of addiction and drug dependency
• Familiarize with alcohol and drug policies in the workplace
• Explore strategies for overcoming substance abuse