Drug Free Workplace
Drug Free Workplace
Drug Free Workplace
WORKPLACE
• Solvent
– Inhaling
• Nubain/Demerol
– Injecting
• Nicotine
– Inhaling
• Alcohol
– Ingesting
• Mean Age: 27 years
• Male to female ratio: 13:1
• Single
• Employed
• Place of Residence: Urban
• Duration of Drug use: More than
2 years
• Employed individuals comprise the
largest proportion of those admitted
to rehabilitation and treatment
centers.
• Robbery / Theft
• Murder
• Rape
Adverse Effects of Substance
Abuse
General Signs and Symptoms
• Sudden changes in work attendance, work
quality and productivity
• Psychological Effects:
– False sense of exhilaration and increased
energy
• Followed by anxiety and irritability.
– Paranoia, hostility and rapid mood swings
are also common in people who use shabu
regularly.
HALLUCINOGENS
• Some types of hallucinogens:
– Ecstasy (designer drug),
– LSD (Acid, Red/Green Dragon),
– PCP (Angel Dust, Loveboat)
• Components:
– information and education
– implementation of drug testing
– Treatment, Rehabilitation & Referral
– Monitoring & Evaluation
• Coverage
– All private establishments, including
contractors and concessionaires
Components of Policies &
Programs
• Workers
– Unions, federations and other similar
organizations are enjoined to take an active
role in the education and advocacy within the
organizations
Rights, Roles and
Responsibilities