Drugs and Alcohol Policies
By Tricia Jackson

• Who needs an alcohol policy?
• Why have a drugs policy?
• What are your legal rights and obligations
• How to write and use the policies

Be the Expert!

When does drinking in the workplace or at lunchtime become a disciplinary offence, or abuse? How do you cope with someone with a drug habit that affects performance, and what are the legal implications for your organisation? Why have a drugs and alcohol policy at all?

Recognising the signs, causes and effects of drug or alcohol misuse is rarely easy. Similarly, knowing how to tackle the problem - or, better still, how to write a policy that will cope with the issues before they arise - is fraught with difficult choices. Up to date and to the point, this guide:

• discusses the ethics – misconduct or medical problem
• considers the health and safety aspects of alcohol and drug misuse
• tackles related problems such as absenteeism, competence and relationships at work
• explains employer’s rights and obligations under UK law.

This Good Practice guide will help you put in place drugs and alcohol policies that address the issues responsibly and effectively.

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