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Strategic Planning for Workplace Drug Abuse Programs

NCJ Number
111656
Author(s)
T E Backer
Date Published
1987
Length
62 pages
Annotation
This document provides guidance for employers in developing antidrug abuse programs. It is organized around a 10-step strategic planning process used by major organizations.
Abstract
The 10-step strategic planning model incorporates the following elements: establishment of organizational drug policy; development of a written program design covering all aspects of operations, staffing, and financing in 8 program areas; supervisory training on drug abuse; identification (including drug testing) and outreach program components; and workplace security components. The last five steps are assessment and referral program components, counseling and treatment program components, followup program components, recordkeeping and evaluation program components, and prevention and employee/family education program components. These 10 components are defined fully, with lists of issues and implementation steps given, as well as examples. Every organization using the 10-stage strategic planning model will implement it differently. The characteristics of drugs and addiction are discussed, along with human resources issues such as insurance and treatment. Brief descriptions of seven Employee Assistance Programs (EAP's) are presented, including the Union Carbide program. Beginning as an alcoholism program in the 1950's, Union Carbide offers employees and their families help in dealing with a broad range of personal difficulties, ranging from marital concerns to alcohol and drug abuse problems. The EAP staff conducts short-term counseling, offers assessment and referral services, and conducts management training programs with emphasis on substance abuse. Bibliography, selected annotated references, sample policy statements, sample management training approaches, listing of State drug abuse authorities, and listing of additional resources.