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Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse for Managers and Supervisors

Learn what to do when an employee has a substance abuse problem.
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Course: On-Demand
Intermediate Provider KnowledgeCity  9 Lessons ·  19m  in English 

Course Description

Drug and Alcohol abuse is a significant problem in many work environments. This course will guide you in the appropriate management of drug or alcohol abuse in the workplace. Learn to recognize on-the-job substance abuse as well as how to handle substance abuse situations.

What You'll Learn

  • Recognize on-the-job substance abuse in the workplace
  • Handle substance abuse situations as a manager or supervisor
  • Identify how substance abuse can affect a workplace and what substances are abused
  • Understand the laws you need to know regarding drug and alcohol use at work
  • Create a drug and alcohol-free workplace
  • Apply the role of education and testing in managing substance abuse

Key Takeaways

  • Drug and alcohol abuse is a significant problem in many work environments.
  • Managers and supervisors can learn to recognize on-the-job substance abuse and handle substance abuse situations appropriately.
  • The course covers the laws you need to know around drug and alcohol use in the workplace.
  • Education and testing play a role in creating and maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for managers and supervisors who need to manage drug or alcohol abuse in the workplace.

What does this course cover?

It covers how substance abuse can affect a workplace, what substances are abused, the laws you need to know, creating a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the role of education and testing, recognizing on-the-job substance abuse, and handling substance abuse situations.

What skills will I gain from this course?

You will develop skills in problem management, techniques of alcohol management, managing intoxication, substance control, substance abuse, and substance abuse counseling.

Will I learn how to identify substance abuse at work?

Yes, the course teaches you how to recognize on-the-job substance abuse as well as how to handle substance abuse situations.