Transcript Substance Abuse

SAFETY F1RST
A Division of BHS
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NVIRONMENT
By
Erle P. Morring
Two Metroplex Drive
Suite 507
Birmingham, Alabama 35209
205.879.1150
Drug Use in America
• 60% of all illegal drugs produced
worldwide are consumed in the United
States
• $120 billion annual gross income from
the sale of illicit drugs in the United
States
More than two times the combined profits
of Fortune 500 companies
Institute for a Drugfree Workplace
Drug Use in America
In an average month:
• 20.4 million Americans used illicit drugs
• 14.8 million Americans used marijuana
• 2.4 million Americans used cocaine
• 10.2 million American reported driving
under the influence of illicit drugs
• 125 million (1/2 of the US population)
reports current use of alcohol
2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health
Alcohol Use in America
• 20.5 % of population 12 and older
participated in binge drinking in the last
30 days
• 12.9 million people 12 and old reported
heavy drinking
• One-half of all Americans report being
“current” drinkers
• 14 million Americans meet the diagnosis
criteria for alcoholism or alcohol abuse
The Economic Impact
$180 billion – illegal drugs
$184 billion – alcohol
$364 billion
ONDCP, NIDA
Let’s Break It Down
• Health care benefits:
300 percent higher costs and
benefits
• Lost productivity: 1/3 less productive
• Property damage: to vehicles, equipment, etc.
• Property theft: missing equipment, laptops,
computers, tools, etc.
• Worker’s compensation claims: 38 to 50
percent of all claims are related to substance abuse
• Turnover:
Cost 7K to replace a salaried employee
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Generation Rx
• 62% believe Rx drugs are easy to get from someone’s
medicine cabinet
• 40% believe prescription meds are safer than illicit
drugs
• 31% believe there is “nothing wrong” with using Rx
meds without a prescription “once in a while”
• 56% think Rx drugs are easier to get than illicit drugs
• 55% don’t think using over the counter drugs to get
high is risky
• 52% believe that Rx pain relievers are “available
everywhere”
Partnership for a Drug Free America
The Five Panel Drug Test
Marijuana Amphetamines
Metabolites
including
Meth
Opiates
including
Heroin
Morphine
Codeine
Cocaine
Metabolites
Phencyclidine
(PCP)
The Ten Panel Drug Test
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Barbiturates – Downers
Benzodiazepines – Ativan, Librium, Xanax
Methadone – Dolphine
Methaqualone – Quaaludes
Propoxyphene – Darvon
Cannot be used for DOT testing purposes.
Also consider expanded opiates panel.
Marijuana
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Amphetamines
Methamphetamines
Methamphetamines
INDICATORS OF USE
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Skin problems
“Digging”
Repetition
Meth mouth
Confusion
Weight loss
Methamphetamines
Methamphetamines
Methamphetamines
Candy Meth
“Drug traffickers are trying to lure new
customers, no matter what their age, by
making meth seem less dangerous.”
-- Steve Robertson, DEA
Candy Meth
• Adding flavoring to give it a strawberry
flavor
• Turn crystals pink
• Combats bitter taste
• Crystals in heart shaped pill-like forms
• Referred to as Strawberry Quick
Opiates
Opiates
Cheese Heroin
THE NEW TEENAGE HEROIN MARKET
• Cheese, Chees, Chez, Chz, Queso, Keso, Kso
(look for these text messages in cell phones )
• It’s black tar heroin combined with crushed
Tylenol PM tablets
• Tan colored power usually snorted through the
nose
• Packed in paper bindle or zip lock bag
• As cheap as $2 a hit
• Identified in dozens of Dallas schools
Warning Signs
• Excessive absences/tardiness especially after holidays
or weekends
• Frequent requests for time off during the workday
• Numerous accidents without an explanation
• Frequent trips to automobile and restroom
• Non work related visitors from other employees or
strangers
• Drastic weight changes
• Deterioration in personal grooming and hygiene
• Need of money
• Avoidance of supervisors
SAFETY F1RST
Questions & Answers.
Thanks for Your Attention.