Substance abuse is a big issue for anyone, but can become exceptionally difficult if dealing with an employee who is suffering from addiction.  How to deal with the employee and the issues surrounding it can be difficult.  The difficult nature of navigating these waters resolves around the employees productivity, health and also legal aspects when dealing with any employee.

The article, “When an Employee Has a Substance Abuse Problem, Tread Carefully” by Dale L. Deitchler,  and Jeffrey E. Dilger states,

“Employee impairment from drug or alcohol use and the effects of substance addiction create significant risks in the manufacturing workplace. A momentary lapse of attention caused by impairment from illegal drugs or alcohol can result in severe and irreversible consequences: personal injury, property damage, even death. “

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