Wednesday 13 February 2013
We are all aware that substance misuse has significant detrimental effects in all areas of one's life. Commonly misused substances include alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, marijuana and methamphetamine (ice). In the workplace, the two most commonly misused substances are alcohol and caffeine. Because these drugs are viewed as socially acceptable, misuse is often missed, yet they can have significant physiological and behavioural impacts.