$197intermediate

Cannabis and the Workplace

Name: Cannabis and the Workplace
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This course equips HR professionals, managers, and supervisors with the knowledge and tools to address cannabis use in the workplace. Covering everything from the science of cannabis and its physical effects, to medical cannabis rights, intervention strategies, and drug and alcohol policy development, this course helps organizations reduce risk, support employees, and maintain a safe and productive work environment.

19 lessons6 modules240 minutes

What you'll learn

Understand what cannabis is, its various forms, and how it is used
Explain how cannabis use affects a person physically, cognitively, and behaviorally
Recognize the signs of cannabis impairment in the workplace
Define the potential productivity and safety impacts of cannabis use at work
Understand the legal rights and responsibilities of employers and employees regarding medical cannabis
Follow a structured process to intervene when cannabis use is suspected
Develop a comprehensive workplace drug and alcohol policy

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Why Drug Use Is a Workplace Issue You might assume that illicit drug use is confined to people on the margins of society—but the data tells a very different story. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, **70% of Americans who use illicit drugs are employed**. Drug use is, by every measure, a workplace issue. Certain industries carry higher risk than others. Sectors such as accommodations, food services, construction, arts and entertainment, and information technology have been identified as areas where recreational drug use among employees is more prevalent. However, no industry is completely immune. Importantly, employees don't need to be using drugs *at work* for their habits to affect the workplace. Off-the-clock use can spill over into job performance, attendance, relationships with colleagues, and overall organizational health. The National Drug Intelligence Center estimates that drug abuse costs the United States more than **$120 billion per year**, with lost productivity accounting for a significant portion of that figure. The financial costs to employers can manifest in many ways: **Absenteeism** – employees who use drugs are more likely to miss work or arrive late **Reduced productivity** – impaired cognitive function leads to slower, lower-quality output **Workplace accidents** – impaired coordination and judgment increase injury risk **Increased healthcare costs** – substance use contributes to physical and mental health problems

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Cannabis and the Workplace

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Curriculum

Drugs and the Workplace

Understanding Cannabis

Workplace Impacts

Medical Cannabis

How to Intervene

Drug and Alcohol Policy

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