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Vital Facts for Employers
Many things can impact your business and some of those are negative. If you suspect an employee is using the devastating drug Methamphetamine, also known as Crank, Meth, Speed, Ice, Crystal , or Glass, here are some possible consequences or behaviors to watch for:
Employee theft, fraud, embezzlement
On the job accidents
Excessive sick leave
Worker's compensation claims
Poor performance, workmanship, or customer service
Workplace aggression, violence
Company liability
Physical Symptoms you or your Supervisory Staff can watch for:
Stimulated, jerky movement; rapid speech; hyperactivity
Behaviors that indicate feelings of intense excitement or euphoria
Lack of sleep, insomnia
Increased energy
Dilated pupils even when exposed to light
Mood swings, irritability, nervousness
Increased blood pressure and heart rate
Unusual sweating, dry mouth, or hot flashes
Chest pain or heart palpitations
What to do about it: Every business should have an employee drug policy in place to cover liabilities and procedures regarding suspicions of drug use.
Drug testing: Criteria for drug testing should be spelled out in the company's employee drug policy.
Drugs Don't Work is Georgia's number one program for assisting employers with drugs in the work place. Check out the link below to see how they can help you."
www.hodac.org/Drugs_Don't_Work.html
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