What You Should Know about Prescription Drug Abuse

What You Should Know about Prescription Drug Abuse

• Educate employees about prescription drug abuse—scope of problem, definition, risk, impact, who’s at risk, prevention, and treatment
• Reduce risk to the organization
• Encouraging self-diagnosis and seeking help
• Reduce risk of accidental death among abusers
• Help employees determine whether treatment is necessary for themselves or a loved one

Prescription drug abuse is nearly epidemic. Overdose deaths are up 400% since 1999 according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. One contributing cause is abusers not thinking of prescription medication as addictive or dangerous as street drugs. It can take time for them to determine they need help. Some symptoms of prescription drug abuse mimic other problems, like depression, which may leave the abuser’s physician and loved ones in the dark about their misuse. By helping employees learn more about prescription drug abuse, employers can play a role in prevention, help families, and protect the bottom line from a vast array of direct and indirect costs.

This editable and brandable program (PowerPoint presentation, DVD, video, or self-contained web course) educates employees/supervisors about the content presented. This is a no-fluff program. It is fast moving, practical, and memorable. All formats include a reproducible, editable handout, and test questions to engage learners. Choose any format. Get two media formats and take 50% off the lower-priced format.

Phone 1-800-626-4327 or email publisher@workexcel.com for a FREE PREVIEW of the full program. Choose from multiple formats. Choose PowerPoint Sound Show for in-classroom education, or turn off the sound for live instructor training. The DVD format is perfect for any television monitor and most desk or laptop computers and its portability means you can send it anywhere your employees are located. Web movies upload to your server and become part of your Web site for 24/7 access by employees. The web course includes sound, test questions, handout(s), and a certificate of completion.