Policies and procedures they mitigate and handle drug use in the workplace is a key factor in deterring drug use in the workplace that many organizations need to maintain. Absenteeism Drug abuse in the workplace is a serious problem. Workers coming in under the influence of illicit or licit drugs can cause many problems in the workplace. Absenteeism is one of the problems that can be created. Absenteeism can become a great burden on coworkers since they are the ones who have to pick up the slack from the absent employee.
Drug Trafficking in the United States from Mexico Drug trafficking in the United States and Mexico is a huge problem for the United States because it has a negative impact on other areas in society such as crime rates. The government needs to find a solution to better control drug trafficking because it claims lives and destroys families. Research shows Marijuana and Cocaine are the top two most illegally abused drugs in the United States. James Gray (2001) points out: Not only is this drug-money corruption problem of enormous concern in its own right, but additional lawless behavior often is derived from it as well. For example, the entire southern California area was shocked in September 1999 when a former officer of the Rampart Division
As Team D make a proposal to Company Y, the team will discuss prevalence of illicit and prescription drug users in the United States workforce, assess the affect of drug abuse on absenteeism, accidents, downtime, turnover, theft, morale, and productivity, and describe key characteristics and benefits associated with a drug-free workplace. Discuss the prevalence of illicit and prescription drug users in the United States workforce. Illicit drug use in the workforce of America is very prevalent and is defined as using
The random selection process precludes an employer from attempting to pre-select a particular employee for a drug test. An employer can also drug test an employee if they have reasonable suspicion or an employee has given cause to have the employer require a drug test. The evidence is based on the direct observations made by supervisors or co-workers that an employee has used or possesses illicit substances, exhibits physical symptoms of being under the influence, and has patterns of abnormal or erratic behavior. Prior to returning to work from either recovering from an injury that may have occurred as a result of an accident or incident that happened in the workplace or if an employee tested positive during a random drug test and was given the opportunity to undergo inpatient treatment. The employer may be required to provide a specimen to ensure that the employee is drug-free before being allowed to return to work (Division of Workplace Programs,
Juvenile crimes are one of the most common problems that have negative consequences on any community. Juvenile crimes refer to the crimes that are perpetrated by individuals who are under the adult age. Statistical analysis indicated that this number grows daily. This has triggered the government to seek intervention measures to help reduce the increasing trend and hence safeguard the society against future offending. This because such children who have records of crime develop to become uncontrollable gangs in the society.
Social Impact of Alcohol and Drug Use in the Workplace Sharon Acton HCA415 Kevin Hayes September 26, 2011 Social Impact of Alcohol and Drug Use in the Workplace The underlying principle for addressing alcohol and other drug related harm in workplaces is based on the acknowledgement that most people are employed and many people consume drugs particularly alcohol. Therefore, the workplace is likely to reflect the alcohol and other drug issues experienced in the general community. Alcohol and other drugs burden individuals, industry and society in terms of health, social and economic costs, and as such, signal a major public health problem. The workplace presents specific challenges when attempting to address alcohol and other drug related issues, in part due to potential for serious harm arising from accidents, injuries and productivity effects. Alcohol and other drug related harm in the workplace may manifest in terms of physical harm, such as fatalities and injuries, and productivity related implications, such as a reduction in the available workforce or poor performance.
Al Smetana, the president of a manufacturing firm Rayburn Unlimited, is considering what to do to deal with Craig Lindley, who misuses company time and resources watching pornography on the Web. In my opinion Al should fire Craig to send a message to other employees not to misuse company time and resources. Additionally, Al’s this action shows his employees that he treats everyone fairly in working condition. Moreover, Al had better help Craig Lindley to overcome the psychological problem for sake of his contribution to the company and to show friendship. Al should fire Craig Lindley for several reasons.
The laws because of advancing technology has caused more criminals to be brought to justice. State prisons are overcrowded because they hold the most dangerous criminals. Overcrowding of prisons posses a safety issue for inmates and correctional officers. The overcrowding of prisons does not allow proper rehabilitation of inmates so that they can become law abiding members of society. It is also a health concern for everyone in the prison because of the sewage and water system becoming
There are many forms of illegal activity, , I will be discussing drug use, violence, and theft. The benefits of having a drug free workplace are obvious, employees who use drugs are more likely to come to work unprepared, late, or not at all. Employed drug users also have more work place accidents; endangering themselves and others. Workplace accidents result in higher utilization of health benefits and sick time. Drug users are over all significantly less productive than those who choose to be drug free.
The reason it is such a big problem is because it can lead to over dosing and possible dying. So with all these teens abusing such drugs, groups form to keep these children from losing there lives over such a widely ranged event. The Church of Scientology, founded by L. Ron Hubbard, is one of the groups helping