title: Dealing with substance abuse in the workplace.
abstract: Substance abuse within the workplace affects both the employer and the employee. A decrease in morale and an increase in accidents and sick calls can contribute to significant financial losses for an institution. This article discusses ethical and legal considerations in developing substance abuse policies and employee assistance programs. A proactive approach intended to prevent substance abuse and exert greater control over the problem with resulting decreases in the waste of valuable human resources is presented.
authors.affiliation: St. Margaret Hospital and Health Centers, Hammond, IN.
authors.forename: W N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Malatestinic
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Jorgenson
mesh_terms: D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010595:Pharmacists / Q000523:psychology*; D010607:Pharmacy Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D011363:Professional Impairment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014481:United States