Workplace Drug Use - An HR Guide

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15Lessons
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16Exams &
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116Students
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6Hours
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0.6CEUs
Course Description
The devastating effects of substance abuse spread far and wide. In the United States alone, millions struggle with addiction and its long-lasting consequences. Many have come to view drug use as an epidemic that has claimed thousands of lives across the country. Addiction doesn't take a break, is without restrictions, and is an unbiased force. It seeps into every facet of their lives, and the lives of their family, friends, and peers.
Drug use in the workplace, as an aspect of substance abuse, is far more common than you would think. In this course, students will learn about workplace drug abuse and what it can do to a person and the business they work for. The course topics will be divided into two groups:
- The identifying aspects of substance abuse. These sections include the types of drugs a person can be addicted to and their effects. The history and causes of addiction, the legal status of addictive substances, and the warning signs of abuse will also be discussed.
- The effects of substance abuse in the workplace and what you can do about it. This will cover policies, programs, and other options available for both employers and employees of affected businesses.
This course is intended to be both an educational tool and a resource on substance abuse for those who need it. By the conclusion of the course, you should be prepared to respond, recognize, and act on instances of workplace drug abuse.
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Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Employee Substance Abuse
Review 2 Articles: Overview of Workplace Drug Abuse; Myths and Facts about Substance Abuse
Take Survey: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Substance Abuse in Society
Review 2 Articles: History And Context Of Substance Abuse; Legal Issues: Integrating Substance Abuse Treatment and Vocational Services
Complete: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: Drugs and Their Effect - Narcotics
Review 2 Articles: Narcotics: Drug Fact Sheet; Trends and Statistics
Complete: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Drugs and Their Effect: Stimulants
Review 4 Articles: How do stimulants affect the brain and body?; What Are Stimulants? - Definition, Types and Examples; Signs of Stimulant Abuse; Stimulant Addiction Treatment
Complete: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Drugs and Their Effect - Depressants
Review 4 Articles: What are Depressants?; Workplace Drug Use Statistics; Signs and Symptoms of Sedative Use; Central Nervous System Depressants
Complete: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6: Drugs and Their Effect: Hallucinogens
Review 5 Articles: What Are Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs?; Are Hallucinogens In Your Workplace?; LSD Addiction in the Workplace; Hallucinogens: Drug Abuse Signs and Symptoms; Hallucinogens: what are the effects?
Complete: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Alcoholism in the Workplace
Review 6 Articles: Alcoholism in the Workplace: A Handbook for Supervisors; Addressing Alcoholism in the Workplace; Identifying alcohol or drug abuse in the workplace; Am I Alcoholic Self Test; When Does Moderate Drinking Become A Problem?; Short and Long Term Effects of Alcoholism
Complete: Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8: The Causes of Addiction
Review 4 Articles: What are the underlying causes of drug addiction?; Psychological Causes of Addiction; Drug addiction risk factors; Genetic and Environmental Factors in Addiction
Complete: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9: Problems in the Workplace
Review 3 Articles: Workplace Drug Abuse; Substance Abuse and Work Productivity; Consequences of Workplace Drug Abuse
Complete: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10: Solutions and Approaches to Substance Abuse
Review 4 Articles: The Effects of Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace; Substance Abuse in the Workplace; Marijuana Use and Its Impact on Workplace Safety and Productivity; The Effects of Substance Use on Workplace Injuries
Complete: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Detection and Testing
Review 3 Articles: Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction; Establish a Drug- and Alcohol-Abuse Prevention Policy; Federal Laws and Regulations
Complete: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12: Employee Assistance Programs
Review 3 Articles: Can Employers Test for Prescription Drugs?; Drug Testing Methods; Employee Drug Testing Pros and Cons
Complete: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13: Etiology of Employee Substance Abuse
Review 4 Articles: Etiology of Alcohol and Other Drug Use: An Overview of Potential Causes; Seeking Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Employees; 4 Steps to Deal with an Employee's Substance Abuse Problem; What professions have the highest rates of drug abuse?
Complete: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14: Employees in Recovery
Review 3 Articles: Avoiding Common Triggers to Relapse; Your Guide to Addiction Recovery: Relapse Prevention; Hiring Employees In Recovery: A Business Advantage?
Complete: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15: Additional Resources
Review 5 Articles: Advancing Addiction Science; NIAAA- Alcohol; SAMHSA or the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; NCADD or the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence; Society for Human Resource Management or SHRM
Take Poll: End of Course Poll
Take Survey: Course Comments
Take Survey: Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Lesson 15 Quiz
Complete: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe employee substance abuse.
- Describe substance abuse in society.
- Describe various classes of drugs and their effects.
- Alcoholism in the Workplace
- Summarize the causes of addiction.
- Summarize solutions and approaches to substance abuse.
- Summarize steps an employer can take for detection and testing for drug usage.
- Determine employee assistance programs.
- Describe etiology of employee substance abuse.
- Summarize employees in recovery, and
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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