Posted on January 30, 2009 15:41
Topics: SAMHSA | Substance Use | Trends
Post Type: report
By investing in substance abuse treatment, employers can reduce their overall costs. Substance use disorders cost the nation an estimated $276 billion a year, with much of the cost resulting from lost work productivity and increased healthcare spending. Given that 76 percent of people with drug or alcohol problems are employed,2 employers have a major stake in ensuring that employees have access to substance abuse treatment.
Full Report: http://csat.samhsa.gov/IDBSE/employee/SaveMoneybyAssuringAccesstoServices-wpb1.pdf
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