| Because 74% of
all drug abusers are employed! |
Government studies reveal that 1 out of 6 workers has a drug
problem and show that drug abusers on average:
cost an employer $7,000 - $10,000 per employee annually
cost companies
300%
more in medical costs and benefits
are absent
up to 16 times more often
are 1/3
less productive
In surveys of drug abusers themselves:
44% admitted selling drugs to co-workers
18% admitted
stealing
from employers
THE HUMAN COSTS ARE TRAGIC |
|
THE FINANCIAL IMPACT ON BUSINESS
IS STAGGERING |