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WorkCover NSW
Drugs and alcohol in the workplace

NSW Department of Industrial Relations
This site suggests items that should be contained in developing a policy for the management of alcohol and drugs in the workplace. It also contains advice and assistance for drug and alcohol problems in the workplace.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Guidelines for a Drug-Free Workplace
These guidelines intend to prevent substance abuse among the workforce and within the workplace, and where a problem may exist--to encourage those who abuse drugs and/or alcohol to seek help in overcoming their problem. Toward this end, these guidelines provide a full continuum of substance abuse education, prevention, intervention and treatment resources. 2003

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
Drug-Free Workplace
A general look at drug-free workplaces with demographic information, information about health care, further resources, etc.

SA Government
Guidelines for Drugs, Alcohol and the Workplace
A guide to assist employers establish a workplace drug and alcohol policy and program for an ethical and  legal outcome for both the employer and the employee.  2000

WA Government

  1. Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace
    A booklet for employers on issues related to alcohol and drugs in the workplace. It provides employers, managers and human resource practitioners with information on the management of alcohol and drugs in the workplace and provides suggestions on how to minimise risks to safety and productivity.
  2. Guidance Note on Alcohol & Other Drugs at the Workplace
    A Guidance Note to assist employers, self-employed people and employees understand and address alcohol and drug issues in the workplace.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Division of Workplace Programs
Drug-Free Workplace
Provides centralized access to information about drug-free workplaces and related topics.

US Department of Labor: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Policy
Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace
Provides employers and employees with timely, supportive and easily accessible information about how to successfully confront workplace substance abuse.

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