Examples of guidelines and policies to help mitigate substance abuse and related risks.
The daily stress emergency responders face can increase their risk of substance abuse and addiction, as responders could turn to drugs or alcohol as coping mechanisms. While you cannot change the day-to-day triggers your team faces while on the job, you can help mitigate your agency's liability exposures related to substance abuse and help promote healthy habits through the development and enforcement of drug and alcohol policies. This bulletin provides possible guidelines and a sample policy to help you in these efforts.
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