One of the comments that can be heard when someone enters drug rehabilitation is from someone with them, be that a loved one, a friend, or their employer, which is, “I had no idea”. Granted, if someone has a drug addiction it is more than likely that those in their family or their circle of friends would know, however, when it comes to their employer, it is certainly the case that they are often the last to know.
We say that not to suggest that employers do not care about employees who are facing up to drug problems and getting help for it. Admittedly some do not, but thankfully many do, but notwithstanding the enlightened status on helping employees, it does not necessarily mean that they are going to be able to spot that one of their employees is regularly taking drugs and may even be addicted to them.
It is only after supporting that employee by enrolling them in drug rehab that an employer might discuss this with the drug rehab staff. The reason to do so is that they do not want to be in the same situation in the future where an employee that needs help does not receive it as soon as possible because the warning signs were not picked up.
What the professionals in drug rehab facilities can outline is what to look for when determining if someone is using drugs, and what warning signs are most obvious. Here are what warning signs they are likely to highlight, especially within a workplace environment.