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When an on-site substance abuse problem is discovered
When an on-site substance abuse problem is discovered, most Alberta companies have plenty of policies and processes to "deal with" the employee in question.
Substance abusers often become experts in time management.
In many safety-first industries where weeks on and weeks off are a part of the schedule, employees with substance abuse problems KNOW when they can start using...
The fact is, it can be hard to know. Because the transition from “use” to “abuse” is different for everyone and can happen over long periods (sometimes years).