OBJECTIVES
TRAINER'S GUIDANCE

Tell the group that substance abuse in the workplace is a problem that confronts employees and employers alike. Make them aware that recognizing and understanding the impact of alcohol and drug use at work is vital to a safe and healthful work environment.

Tell the participants that you will be working together to achieve the goal of sharing information and that your aim is to ensure that every worker is informed about the dangers of substance abuse at work.

To ensure that participants understand the need for substance abuse training, list and briefly discuss the following program objectives:

1. To state your company's or agency's formal policy regarding drug use and rehabilitation,
   
   
2. To raise the awareness of workers to the problems of alcohol and substance abuse in the workplace,
   
   
3. To make workers aware of the health hazards of alcohol and substance use,
   
   
4. To make workers aware of the consequences of alcohol and substance abuse on their jobs and careers, and
   
   
5. To provide information on help that is available and to encourage workers who need it to seek help.

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