Online Class: Workplace Drug Use - An HR Guide

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15Lessons
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215Students
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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.
Let's get started!
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Employee Substance Abuse
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Course Introduction and Goals
Assessment: Lesson 1 Quiz
Lesson 2: Substance Abuse in Society
Lesson 2 Video
Assessment: Lesson 2 Quiz
Lesson 3: Drugs and Their Effect - Narcotics
Lesson 3 Video
Assessment: Lesson 3 Quiz
Lesson 4: Drugs and Their Effect: Stimulants
Lesson 4 Video
Assessment: Lesson 4 Quiz
Lesson 5: Drugs and Their Effect - Depressants
Lesson 5 Video
Assessment: Lesson 5 Quiz
Lesson 6: Drugs and Their Effect: Hallucinogens
Lesson 6 Video
Assessment: Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 7: Alcoholism in the Workplace
Lesson 7 Video
Assessment: Lesson 7 Quiz
Lesson 8: The Causes of Addiction
Lesson 8 Video
Assessment: Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 9: Problems in the Workplace
Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 10: Solutions and Approaches to Substance Abuse
Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Lesson 10 Quiz
Lesson 11: Detection and Testing
Lesson 11 Video
Assessment: Lesson 11 Quiz
Lesson 12: Employee Assistance Programs
Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Lesson 12 Quiz
Lesson 13: Etiology of Employee Substance Abuse
Lesson 13 Video
Assessment: Lesson 13 Quiz
Lesson 14: Employees in Recovery
Lesson 14 Video
Assessment: Lesson 14 Quiz
Lesson 15: Additional Resources
Lesson 15 Video
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Assessment: Lesson 15 Quiz
Assessment: 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.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
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- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
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- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "It was very helpful. Learned many things as far as how much help there is out there and just the different things with drugs and alcohol abuse as far as legal things, assistance, how to help someone, how to know if someone is using." -- Jesse G.
- "Very good content and covered a broad of topics relevant to employee substance use." -- Mike L.
- "It was quite informative." -- Patricia T.
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