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The Costs Of Drug Abuse

 

Absenteeism:

Wages paid for days absent or for time tardy
Wages paid for temporary staff to fill in

Accidents/Damage:

Wages paid for days absent
Wages paid for unproductive hours during downtime
Wages paid for temporary personnel
Increased expenses for medical claims and workers' compensation claims
Cost of replacing damaged equipment
Legal fees, court fee, investigative fees, travel costs

Health Care:

Increased cost for insurance, physicians, and hospitalization
Employee time lost
Administrative costs

Theft/Fraud:

Wages paid for unproductive hours during downtime
Cost of repairing damaged or replacing stolen items
Cost of hiring security services and/or consulting services
Legal fees, court fees, investigative costs, travel costs
   
Source:
Making Your Workplace Drug Free: A Kit For Employers, Employer Tip Sheet #4, Drug Free Workplace Programs, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)