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In America's dynamic high-tech industry, workers regularly shift large quantities of information, data and money with the simple click of a mouse. Accuracy is critical, and the smallest of mistakes can have far-reaching consequences. workers impaired because of abuse of alcohol or other drugs are a danger to companies determined to succeed in today's electronic world, where a fast pace of growth and unstructured schedules may allow problems to go undetected and become serious threats to employee health and company profits. By making the country's high-tech workplaces free of alcohol and other drugs, companies help ensure that America maintains its status as a leader in the globally technology revolution.
A The United States government analysis revealed that rates of substance abuse among three different types of personnel between the ages of 18 and 49 within the high-tech industry are as follows:1
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Position |
Current Illicit Drug Use (%) |
Past Year Illicit Drug Use (%) |
Current Heavy Alcohol Use (%) |
Computer Scientists/Analysts |
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2.4 |
Computer Programmers/Operators |
3.6 |
10.4 |
2.7 |
Computer and Data Processors |
6.1 |
13.5 |
16.2 |
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The good news is that more and more high-tech companies, ranging from long-time industry giants to small start-ups, are implementing drug-free workplace programs to ensure safe workplaces and productive workforces — company features that ultimately result in increased profitability and success
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