Cannabis and drug misuse at work, whether intentional or unintentional, can harm the user physically. As well as mentally and through the misuser’s actions, harm other people and the environment. Drug misuse can be a serious problem. Not only for the misuser, but also for the organisation where they work and possibly for their co-workers. As an employer, you could be breaking the law if you knowingly allow drug-related activities in your workplace and fail to act. You could raise your awareness and that of your managers or supervisors on how to spot cannabis and drug misuse at work. Drugs can affect the brain and the body in a number of ways. They can alter the way a person thinks, perceives and feels. Therefore, this can lead to impaired judgement and concentration. Also there is a possibility of general neglect of a person’s health and well-being. This may create poor performance at work, even when the misuse takes place outside the workplace. Signs of cannabis and drug misuse at work which you might look for include: ❑ sudden mood changes; ❑ unusual irritability or aggression; ❑ a tendency to become confused; ❑ abnormal fluctuations in concentration and energy; ❑ impaired job performance; ❑ poor […]
