Printer Friendly Version www.nadapp.gov.tt
		Workplace Prevention The issues of drug use and drug abuse have been traditionally met by a dismissive attitude, based more on moral precepts than on the concern for the health issues involved. Drug use and abuse should not be isolated from the workplace, because many problem drinkers and illicit drug users are members of the workforce. www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/drug/impiss.htm Drug abuse not only affects work performance in general, but it also results in higher rates of absenteeism, accidents, illness and mortality, and all its related costs. Even fairly low levels of consumption are detrimental to work performance, quality and safety! www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/drug/impiss.htm Who is at risk? Research has identified particular industries and occupations in which the workforce tends to be at higher risk of substance abuse. Sectors that have been identified at risk are: the food and catering industry the transport sector the maritime sector the construction sector assembly line workers military personnel recreational and entertainments services In general terms the profile of the at-risk group would include: Lower status workers Young persons and males Company directors Lawyers, doctors and Police officers www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/drug/impiss.htm Several characteristics of work are recognized as being significantly related to the increased use of drugs. These include: High levels of job stress The culture of the workplace and the influence of co-workers The availability of drugs in the workplace and Long periods spent outside of the family environment For Workers Substance abuse can result in deteriorating health, injury, disciplinary action, family problems, job loss, and, by extension poverty and social deprivation. For Employers Substance abuse leads to safety problems affecting the organization, the workforce and the public at large. It gives rise to increase costs, lower productivity and the loss of competitive edge. Drug abuse is a problem that employers, workers and their co-workers just cannot afford to ignore. The need for workplace programmes is therefore vital! www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/drug/impiss.htm Aim NADAPP's Workplace Programme is geared towards encouraging a higher level of commitment from employers and worker representatives towards a drug free work environment and promoting the development of a drug free culture in the workplace through: Education and assistance towards treatment. Rehabilitation for both public and private sector workers. Current Presently, NADAPP is engaged in conducting workshops/seminars for organizations including private sector organizations throughout the country. Future Initiatives Future initiatives will include: Continued workshops/seminars for the public/private sectors Strengthening the programme of sensitisation on substance abuse amongst employer and employees. Encouraging private/public sector employers to implement simple and cost-effective alcohol and drug prevention programmes for their employees. Supporting human resource by training professionals and para professionals in the field of substance abuse to serve both in the workplace and the community.
		Index Education Dissemination School Community Workplace Rehabilitation Research Cooperation Programmes Users Stakeholders Providers Information Centre Awareness Services Research•Statistics Projects•Workshops Linkages About Us News Forum Index Contact Home Copyright © • National Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Programme Trinidad and Tobago • Caribbean