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Employers, managers, and co-workers may notice a range of unusual behaviors in employees who are "in trouble" with drugs. When an addiction to a drug or drugs is involved, there is often an increase in unusual and undesirable behaviors and a change over time in grooming👔👗, health🤕, attitude👿, and other characteristics. There may also be abrupt mood swings🎭. However, be warned that none of these symptoms constitute proof of drug use. You may see these symptoms alone or in combination, sporadically or regularly.

If you detect or suspect that a co-worker is impaired at work, you must report your concern to a supervisor. The impaired worker may be reprimanded and sent home, or be given a second chance. They may be mandated to take an education or treatment program. They may be subjected to a formal monitoring program, such as random drug screenings. Even more seriously, the person's career and personal life could both be in jeopardy or they may be subject to arrest, certainly, these are not outcomes anyone should ever want to risk.🤓