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SAFETY F1RSTSAFETY F1RST
A Division of BHSA Division of BHS
UBSTANCEUBSTANCEBUSEBUSEREEREENVIRONMENTNVIRONMENT
SSAAFFEE
ByByErle P. MorringErle P. Morring
Two Metroplex DriveTwo Metroplex DriveSuite 507Suite 507
Birmingham, Alabama 35209Birmingham, Alabama 35209205.879.1150205.879.1150
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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
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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
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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
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The Economic Impact
$180 billion – illegal drugs
$184 billion – alcohol
$364 billion
ONDCP, NIDA
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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
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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
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The Five Panel Drug Test
Marijuana Amphetamines Opiates Cocaine Phencyclidine
Metabolites including including Metabolites (PCP)
Meth Heroin
Morphine
Codeine
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The Ten Panel Drug Test
• Barbiturates – Downers• Benzodiazepines – Ativan, Librium, Xanax• Methadone – Dolphine• Methaqualone – Quaaludes • Propoxyphene – Darvon
Cannot be used for DOT testing purposes.
Also consider expanded opiates panel.
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Marijuana
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13www.newschannel5.com
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Amphetamines
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Methamphetamines
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Methamphetamines
INDICATORS OF USE• Skin problems
• “Digging”
• Repetition
• Meth mouth
• Confusion
• Weight loss
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Methamphetamines
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Methamphetamines
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Methamphetamines
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Candy Meth
“Drug traffickers are trying to lure new customers, no matter what their age, by making meth seem less dangerous.”
-- Steve Robertson, DEA
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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
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Opiates
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Opiates
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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
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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
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Questions & Answers.
Thanks for Your Attention.
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