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THE RAPIDLY CHANGING FACE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE A Defining Moment for Employers Presented By Christine Clearwater, President Drug-Free Solutions Group, LLC In Partnership With Captive Resources, LLC D r u g - F r e e DSG S o l u t i o n s G

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THE RAPIDLY CHANGING FACE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE A Defining Moment for Employers

Presented By Christine Clearwater, President Drug-Free Solutions Group, LLC In Partnership With Captive Resources, LLC

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WHAT IS THE GOAL FOR TODAY?

TO UNDERSTAND & WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT: 1. THE BIG PICTURE;

  • 2. MARIJUANA;
  • 3. SYNTHETIC DRUGS;
  • 4. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS; AND
  • 5. ENSURING A SOUND DEFENSIBLE PROGRAM.
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AS OF 2011

LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH

DRUGS

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AS OF 2010-2013

FATAL CAR CRASHES INVOLVING POT IN COLORADO

300% INCREASE

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AS OF 2012

1 PERSON DIES EVERY 10 MINUTES

DRUG ABUSE

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BETWEEN 2000 & 2013

PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE

UP 500%

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2013 ER DRUG OVERDOSES UNINTENTIONAL OVERDOSES RXs OVERDOSES PAINKILLERS 3.1 M 82% 60% 71%

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2013

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS THAT ADMIT TO ABUSING RXs RXs NOT PRESCRIBED BY A PHARMACIST CDC CLASSIFICATION OF RXs ABUSE

1 OUT OF 10 71% EPIDEMIC

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KEY APPROACH IS . . .

Not A Moral Or Ethical Issue ~ It’s A Business Decision !

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STATUS OF MARIJUANA LAWS (3/1/15)

Arizona Alaska * California Colorado * Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia * Hawaii Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Montana Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon * Rhode Island Vermont Virginia Washington *

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ALTERNATIVES TO MEDICINAL MARIJUANA?

YES: There are FDA approved and prescribed man-made drugs on the market that either are taken directly from the plant or are synthetic versions - all that mimic THC. These THC compounds include: Nabilone/Cesamet (1985) Dronabinol/Marinol (1999) Cannabinor (2006) Sativex (2011) Dexanabinol (2013) STUDIES: Cancer Epilepsy Glaucoma HIV / AIDS Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

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IS MARIJUANA THE SAME AS ALCOHOL?

ALCOHOL: Ethanol - eliminated from the body within hours MARIJUANA: 400+ chemicals - can stay in the body for weeks & DEA: Federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule I Controlled Substance

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE EFFECTS?

SHORT-TERM effects of marijuana

  • Sensory distortion (sights, sounds, time, touch)
  • Depth perception & impaired driving and other psychomotor skills
  • Poor coordination - loss of motor coordination
  • Lowered reaction time

LONG-TERM effects of marijuana

  • Reduced resistance to illness (colds, bronchitis, etc.)
  • Reduced ability to learn, retain information & understand things clearly
  • Apathy & lack of motivation
  • Personality & mood changes / psychosis
  • Addiction
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WHAT ARE WE SURE OF?

A MARIJUANA USER:

  • Affects safety (operate machinery, drive, & make sound

decisions)

  • Puts themselves, co-workers, company, family,

general public & community at risk

  • It is addictive
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STATUS OF WORKPLACE MEDICAL MARIJUANA?

Prohibit ? Most state laws do not require employers to accommodate medical use of marijuana including use, possession or being under the influence and disciplining accordingly

(Exceptions: CT HI RI ME & VT)

ADA ? Does not cover “current use” of by applicant or employee – therefore not a “qualified individual” with a disability. W.C. Claim ? Most states will not pay an injured worker who was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the accident.

(CO MI MT & VT have statutes or regulations specifically stating insurers don’t have to pay for a WC claim)

Prescription ? Most state health insurance programs will not pay for medical marijuana

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CASE LAW - continued

In Summary: In general, state medical marijuana laws do not restrict private- sector employers from prohibiting marijuana use, drug testing for it & disciplining for it as a policy violation. NOTE: Most states have case law stating companies could be held liable if it fails "a duty to prevent foreseeable injury".

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WHAT ARE SYNTHETIC DRUGS?

SYNTHETIC DRUGS: Plant substances in packets coated with toxic chemicals targeting receptors simulating the same effects as THC, coke, meth, ecstasy, LSD, etc. at a much higher potency.

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SYNTHETIC DRUGS - continued

There are dozens of products today sold as herbal smoking blends, legal bud, herbal smoke, marijuana alternatives, fake weed or herbal buds & include: K2 Spice Gold Spice Spice Diamond Yucatan Fire Solar Flare K2 Summit Genie PEP Spice Fire n” Ice Bliss Black Mamba Bombay Blue Zombie World Bad-to-the- Bone Blaze Dark Night Earthquake Berry Blend The Moon G-Force K2 Blonde K2 Standard Blueberry Haze Dank Demon Passion Smoke Hawaiian Hybrid Magma Ninja Ono Budz Panama Red Ball Puff Sativah Herbal Smoke Skunk Ultra Chronic Voodoo Spic Aroma

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OTHER DRUGS?

COCAINE: METHAMPHETAMINE: ALCOHOL: HEROIN: ECSTASY: LSD: PRESCRIPTIONS:

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WHO ARE THE USERS?

These drugs are used by people . . . rich or poor, from big cities

  • r small towns, of any race or creed.
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DIRECT COSTS: – Absenteeism – Productivity – Pilferage – Accidents – Medical Benefits – Violence/Sexual Assaults – Workers Comp Claim – Unemployment Comp Claim – Turnover – Morale – Major Law Suit – Potential for Litigation

WHAT PRICE DO YOU PAY?

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WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF A SOUND PROGRAM?

5 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES TO REACH: 1. Policy and procedures 2. Education for employees (some states mandatory) 3. Training for managers (some states mandatory) 4. Drug and alcohol testing 5. Access to support

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KEY RULES TO SET?

USE / POSSESSION: (Alcohol, Illegal & Illegally Used Drugs, Paraphernalia) UNDER THE INFLUENCE: (Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Illegally Used Drug) ALCOHOL: (When Where How Much Is Permitted to Consume/Store) PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: (Procedures/Safety-sensitive List/Consequences) REFUSAL TO BE TESTED: (Detail/Consequences) CONVICTION / ARREST: (On & Off Company Time) DRUG / ALCOHOL TESTING: (When Definitions & Procedures) CONSEQUENCES: (Have Options) REFERRAL PROCEDURES: (Especially For Reasonable Suspicion & Post-Accident) STATE AMENDMENTS: (Needed For Each State Company Operates In)

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WHEN MAY A TEST TAKE PLACE?

SAMPLE OF TESTING OPTIONS:

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Pre-employment drug test *

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New-hire evaluation period drug test

3.

Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test *

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Post-accident drug and alcohol test *

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Return after lay-off drug testing (Return to duty) *

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Random drug testing *

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Client required drug and/or alcohol test

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Follow-up drug and/or alcohol test *

* DOT employers must have separate policy & procedures from their non-

regulated policy & procedures.

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WHAT TESTING TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS ARE THERE?

TESTING COLLECTION & TESTING PROTOCOLS

DRUG OPTIONS: Urine - Oral Fluids – Hair ALCOHOL OPTIONS: Breath - Oral Fluids – Blood COLLECTION SITE: Off Site and/or On Site OFF SITE FACILITIES: Certified LABORATORY: Certified TAMPERING: Adulterated – Substituted - Diluted

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SAMPLE COST OF TESTING

COMPANY OF 100 EMPLOYEES: Type Test # of Tests Pre-employment 20 (20% turnover) New Hire Evaluation 20 Reasonable Suspicion 5 (drugs and alcohol) Post-accident 10 (drugs and alcohol) Random 35 (35% rate) Follow-up __________________________________________ 105 tests at $30 / $44 per test = $3,150 / $4,620

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ACHIEVE TODAY’S GOALS?

TO UNDERSTAND & WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT: 1. THE BIG PICTURE;

  • 2. MARIJUANA;
  • 3. SYNTHETIC DRUGS;
  • 4. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS; AND
  • 5. ENSURING A SOUND DEFENSIBLE PROGRAM.
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WHO BENEFITS WITH A SOUND PROGRAM?

  • You
  • Nonusers
  • Users
  • Company
  • Vendors and suppliers
  • Customers and clients
  • Community
  • General public
  • Improved Risk Control Assessment
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YOUR CHOICE NOW !

A DEFINING A DEFINING MOMENT MOMENT FOR FOR YOU YOU

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4 STEPS IMPORTANT TO TAKE

  • 1. Review & update your policy to ensure it is

comprehensive & defensible

  • 2. Have a policy with specific rules & procedures on

marijuana, synthetic drugs & RXs

  • 3. Know the state & case laws for all states your company
  • perates in
  • 4. Comply with federal regulations as it relates to marijuana

& synthetic drugs

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DSG SERVICES

1.

Policy & Procedures (non-regulated & regulated)

2.

Legal Review (all 50 States & Canada & Mexico)

3.

Employee Education / Manager Training

4.

Program Audits / Policy Reviews

5.

Speeches / Workshops / Webcasts

6.

Drug & Alcohol Testing Coordination DSG Will Provide A Courtesy Policy Review 561-266-5111 christine@drugfreeatwork.com