| People are the core of a company. Without | | | | include the following: |
| healthy, productive, capable employees a business | | | | |
| cannot succeed. Chemical dependency can | | | | 1. Change in work attendance or performance |
| dramatically affect an employee's ability to | | | | 2. Alteration of personal appearance |
| contribute to the success of a business. | | | | 3. Mood swings or attitude changes |
| Substance abuse in the workplace creates | | | | 4. Withdrawal from responsibility or associate |
| problems such as increased absenteeism, | | | | contacts |
| on-the-job accidents, errors in judgment, legal | | | | 5. Unusual patterns of behavior |
| expenses, medical insurance claims, illness rates, | | | | 6. Defensive attitude concerning the object of |
| and decreased productivity and employee morale. | | | | addiction |
| Depending on the nature of the individual's work, | | | | If you have reason to believe an employee is |
| public safety can be jeopardized. | | | | having a problem with alcohol or any drug, |
| Because an addiction impacts every facet of a | | | | gambling or other compulsive behaviors begin first |
| person's life, the problem must be addressed at | | | | by bringing your concerns to the attention of a |
| many different levels, including the place of | | | | supervisor. After that seek help for your |
| employment. The benefits of addressing addiction | | | | coworker immediately by calling a counselor and |
| and getting treatment for employees who need it | | | | or helping them find an appropriate treatment |
| are widespread. Improved job performance, | | | | center. The act of identifying an addiction in a |
| motivation, morale, and increased overall | | | | coworker and then attempting to help them is a |
| customer satisfaction are just some of the | | | | tricky process, but in many cases your |
| results. | | | | coworkers well-being and possibly their life may |
| Symptoms of addiction in the workplace can | | | | be in jeopardy. |