Survey: Hazelden Foundation Research

This national survey of human resources professionals conducted by the nonprofit Hazelden Foundation found that while substance use and addiction are recognized as among the most serious problems faced in the workplace, employer policies and practices are not fully addressing the problem.

Key points from the survey include:

• 67% of Human Resources (HR) professionals believe that drug addiction is one of the most serious issues that companies face - that addiction leads to absenteeism, reduced productivity and lack of trust between employees and management.
• Two-thirds (67%) of HR professionals believe that access to an effective treatment program reduces overall health care costs for employers.
• 92% of HR professionals agree than an effective treatment program increases employee productivity.

This document is available at www.hazelden.org/web/public/2007workplacesurvey.page.