ERIC Number: EJ750072
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Sep
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0787
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Effects of Drugs and Alcohol on Behavior, Job Performance, and Workplace Safety
Elliott, Karen; Shelley, Kyna
Journal of Employment Counseling, v43 n3 p130 Sep 2006
A study of records for 1 large U.S. company revealed that employees with positive drug screens were fired, whereas workers who self-disclosed drug/alcohol problems remained employed. Both groups were offered substance abuse intervention, and some previously fired workers were rehired after they received treatment. Accident results showed that drug-test positive employees, as compared with self-referred workers, had a significantly higher accident rate in all categories. Treatment data revealed that drug-test positive workers had significantly higher accident rates before and after treatment than self-referred employees. Posttreatment results showed that drug-test positive employees had a significant decrease in accidents after services, whereas the self-referred group showed no change.
Descriptors: Employees, Substance Abuse, Job Performance, Alcoholism, Job Skills, Intervention, Accident Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health, Work Environment, Drinking, Drug Abuse, Self Disclosure (Individuals), Outcomes of Treatment, Drug Use Testing, Comparative Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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