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Drug strategy

Drugs in the workplace

The social and economic cost of drug abuse in terms of crime, absenteeism and sickness is in excess of £20 billion a year. The business community has an important role to play, and much to gain, as a partner in delivering the government's updated drug strategy.

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  • National workplace initiative

    The availability of drugs can lead to experimental and dependent use, which may affect an individual's ability to do their job.

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