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Course Title
Instructor Training Course
Lesson Title
Drug-Free Work Place
Unit Code
Hours
50 minutes
Prepared By and Date Completed
Timothy E. Melton, PSTI IV; GPSTC 478-993-4624 November, 2007
Approved By
Cheryl Greathouse, Division Director; GPSTC
Revised By
Timothy E. Melton
Revised Date(s)
February 29, 2008
Lesson Plan Cover Sheet
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Instructional Method
Discussion Lecture Practical Exercise
Classroom Setting Traditional Classroom
Terminal Performance Objective
While employed with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, employees will
maintain a drug-free workplace, in accordance with Georgia Public Safety Training
Center’s General Order #20004 (GO #20004).
Enabling Objectives
a. Identify goals of a drug-free work place.
b. Explain the drug categories and their observable effects.
c. Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
d. Explain employee’s rights and responsibility according to Georgia Public Safety
Training Center’s General Order #20004 (GO #20004).
e. Identify the role of an Employee Assistance Program.
Audio Visual aids (See Appendix A)
Electronic Slide Show Presentation Audio Chalkboard
Flip Chart Poster Video
Other
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Handouts and other Reference Material (See Appendix B)
1. Scenario
2. Directive GO #20004
3. Drug-Free Work Place Statement
Course Evaluation Method (See Appendix C)
Performance Test Written Test Practical Exercise
Pre-course or additional reading assignments (if applicable, See Appendix D)
None
References (using APA Citation Style)
Mann, J.D., (2007). General Order #20004 (GO #20004). Georgia Public Safety
Training Center Directives Manual (p. 7-10).
GOHS. (2007). Drugs That Impair Driving Student Reference Text, Section VI
Marshall, D. (2007) M.Ed., RMFT, Addictions: Roots and Recovery, newsletter article;
Retrieved June 2, 2007 from http://www.ifl.on.ca/articles/addictions.htm
Nakken, C. (1996). The Addictive Personality: Understanding the Addictive Process
and Compulsive Behavior (Paperback), Hazelden Foundation.
Equipment/materials (describe type and amount)
One – Laptop Computer
One – Data Projector
One – Flip Chart
One – Easel Stand
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Instructional Guide / Abstract
Topic: Drug-Free Work Place
The lesson is taught via a combination of lecture, practical exercise and discussion.
The purpose of this lesson plan is to give employees of the Georgia Public Safety
Training Center information that will serve to maintain a drug-free workplace, in
accordance with Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s GO #20004.
This course is best taught by using the traditional classroom setting. The instructor
should be well versed in this material because questions may be asked about specific
drug or alcohol indications.
During this block of instruction, a computerized slide show presentation will be used to
enhance the delivery of the information. In the body of this lesson plan you will find a
note to play the video titled “Drug-Free Work Place” (2 minutes and 23 seconds), an
original copy of this video can be borrowed from the Georgia Public Safety Training
Center Learning Resource Center.
Appendix A: has a master copy of the Computerized slide show and flip chart
information. If additional copies are needed, you may contact Tim Melton at
478-993-4624 for a new master copy.
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Appendix B: contains a copy of a scenario to use during the practical exercise,
Directive GO #20004, and Drug-Free Workplace Statement.
Appendix C: contains a copy of the test questions and answers related to the Enabling
Objectives and a detailed explanation of the Practical Exercise.
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Course Schedule
Time
05 minutes
10 minutes
10 minutes
05 minutes
10 minutes
05 minutes
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Session
Introduction
Identify goals of a drug-free work place.
Explain the drug categories and their observable effects.
Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
Explain employee’s rights and responsibility according to Georgia
Public Safety Training Center’s General Order #20004 (GO #20004).
Identify the role of an Employee Assistance Program.
Conclusion
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I. Introduction (5 minutes)
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #1 (Drug-Free Work Place)
Instructional Note: Introduce self, if new to group
A. Opening Statement
The employees of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center have been
entrusted with the responsibility to educate, train, and care for the
customers who use our services. We are also tasked in our mission with
the responsibility of setting an example of proper conduct. This means
that we must refrain from activity that would be dangerous or in the least
counterproductive to the mission of providing a safe and ethically sound
learning environment.
America has become a drug depended society. Many everyday people
find their self stuck in a quagmire of substance abuse. Substance abuse
doesn’t always mean illicit or illegal street level drugs. In many
incidences, people fall victim to dependence on chemicals that were
prescribed to them legitimately by a doctor for the purpose of improving
their quality of life. But anything in abundance may have a negative effect.
One of the most abused substances is caffeine. In proper dosages
caffeine appears to be harmless but, if enough is consumed, it will wreak
havoc on a person.
Introduction
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Today we are going to explore our new “Drug-Free Work Place” policy and
deliver information that might help detect and assist an employee that
might be involved in substance abuse.
B. Performance Objectives
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #2 (Terminal Performance Objective)
1. Terminal Performance Objective
While employed with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center,
employees will maintain a drug-free workplace, in accordance with
Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s General Order #20004
(GO #20004).
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #3 (Enabling Objectives)
2. Enabling Objectives
a. Identify goals of a drug-free work place.
b. Explain the drug categories and their observable effects.
c. Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
d. Explain employee’s rights and responsibility according to
Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s General Order
#20004 (GO #20004).
e. Identify the role of an Employee Assistance Program.
Instructional Note: Ask if there are any questions about the Performance Objectives.
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C. Reasons for Learning
Drugs and other substances can destroy the lives of very good people.
Early intervention by concerned individuals, like yourself, may serve as a
“helping hand” out of the quagmire that is drug dependence for a friend or
a co-worker.
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II. Body (40 minutes)
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #4 (Goals)
A. Goals of a Drug-Free Work Place
There are six major goals for maintaining a drug-free work place.
1. Increased Safety
The use of drugs can cause a person to exhibit many behaviors
that may prove unsafe. For example, many drugs cause extreme
drowsiness. If the individual began to operated heavy equipment or
fire a handgun on the range this could prove to be a recipe for
disaster.
2. Improved Productivity
According to the Small Business Administration, Users cost
employers an average of $7,000 - $25,000 a year. Drug abuse
may contribute to a lack of motivation for an employee. This lack of
motivation may create a ripple effect that will impact another
employee’s workload and/or safety. Furthermore, the public
demands that we produce work that is of high quality and that will
pass legal scrutiny. Only clear heads will allow us to meet these
demands.
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3. Reduced Theft
A drug habit tends to be very expensive and in general terms
government employees are not independently wealthy. Therefore,
the individual may resort to theft or the bartering of
equipment/supplies to provide supplemental income that will
finance their addiction.
It is estimated that 50%-80% of loss, theft and pilferage in the
workplace is attributable to substance abuse. Case in point; it was
reported that a New York City Police Officer actually traded his
uniform badge for a small quantity of crack cocaine.
4. Reduced Absenteeism/Tardiness
We have the luxury of being able to accrue sick time, annual leave,
and holidays as a condition of our employment. Most of us only
utilize this time sparingly but due to substance abuse others may
abuse their time. It is estimated that a user will be absent an
average of three weeks a year. They also will be tardy three times
more often than non-users. This abuse may impact other
employees with work load increases; and because of excessive
leave abuse, the abuser may find themselves financially vulnerable
due to lack of time if they suffer an actual sickness or family crisis.
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5. Reduce Healthcare Cost
We all can agree that healthcare cost is already high. This cost
could be positively affected by providing needed medical and
mental health support for a user prior to their condition becoming
chronic.
6. Improved Morale
The use of drugs may cause the employee to become
disenchanted with work or with workplace relationships. By
intervening and showing that we care for a person in crisis we will
improve overall morale.
Instructional Note: Using the APC (ask, pause, call) Method, ask the following
question:
Question: Can you name all the benefits of a drug-free
workplace?
Answer: Increased safety, Productivity, and Morale, Reduced
theft, Absenteeism/tardiness, and Health Care Cost.
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Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #5 (Drug Categories and Observable
Effects)
B. Drugs and their effects
There are seven drug categories and each category has its own effects on
the body. For the purpose of this class we will discuss only a few of the
more common drugs and their indicators.
1. Central Nervous System – Depressants
Central nervous system depressants slow down the operation of
the brain. They first affect those areas of the brain that control a
person’s conscious, voluntary actions. As dosage increases,
depressants begin to affect the parts of the brain controlling the
body’s automatic, unconscious processes, such as heartbeat and
respiration.
Alcohol is the most familiar and most widely abused depressant.
With some exceptions, all depressants affect people in much the
same way as alcohol does.
a. Types of CNS-Depressants
This drug category encompasses many different types of
drugs or chemicals, for example:
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i. alcohol,
ii. barbiturates,
iii. anti-anxiety tranquilizers (Valium, Librium, Prozac),
and
iv. many others.
b. Indicators
The indicators CNS-Depressants are:
i. drunken behavior,
ii. sluggish,
iii. drowsy,
iv. flaccid muscles, and
v. slurred speech.
2. Central Nervous Center-Stimulants
Cocaine and the amphetamines produce euphoria, a feeling that
there are no problems. A feeling of super strength and absolute
self-confidence may also be present. With cocaine, but not
amphetamines, there is also an anesthetic effect, i.e., a dulling of
pain. Stimulant users tend to become hyperactive, e.g., nervous,
extremely talkative and unable to stand still. Stimulants also tend
to release the user's inhibition, and to impair the user's ability to
perceive time and distance. Persons under the influence of
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stimulants become easily confused and lose the ability to
concentrate or to think clearly for any length of time. The effects of
stimulants vary from 5 minutes to several hours, depending on
which type of CNS Stimulant is used.
a. Types of CNS-Stimulants:
This drug category also encompasses many different types
of drugs or chemicals, for example:
i. cocaine,
ii. “crack”,
iii. amphetamine, and
iv. methamphetamine.
b. General indicators for CNS-Stimulants
This drug causes the following indicators:
i. restlessness,
ii. talkative,
iii. excitation,
iv. euphoria
v. exaggerated reflexes,
vi. grinding teeth,
vii. redness of nasal area,
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viii. runny nose,
ix. body tremors, and
x. loss of appetite.
3. Narcotic Analgesics
Narcotic agents are potent analgesics which are effective for the
relief of severe pain. Analgesics are selective central nervous
system depressants used to relieve pain. The term analgesic
means "without pain". Even in therapeutic doses, narcotic
analgesics can cause respiratory depression, nausea, and
drowsiness. Long term administration produces tolerance, psychic,
and physical dependence called addiction.
a. This category also has many variations such as:
i. Codeine,
ii. Demerol, and
iii. Oxycontin.
b. General Indicators of Narcotic Analgesics:
i. slow reflexes,
ii. slow, low and raspy speech,
iii. muscle tone is flaccid,
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iv. droopy eye lids, and
v. constricted pupils.
4. Inhalants
Inhalants include a wide variety of breathable chemicals that
produce mind-altering results. The three main categories are
volatile solvents, aerosols, and anesthetic gases. Effects of
inhalants vary from one substance to another. Depending on which
substance is used, is to which of the below listed effects the user
might experience.
a. This drug category also encompasses many different types
of drugs or chemicals, for example:
i. plastic cement,
ii. paint,
iii. gasoline,
iv. paint thinner,
v. hair spray, and
vi. white out.
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b. General Indicators of Inhalants:
i. dizziness and numbness,
ii. floating sensation,
iii. distorted perception of time and distance,
iv. intense headaches, and
v. nausea.
5. Cannabis
Cannabis appears to interfere with a person's ability or willingness
to pay attention. People under the influence of marijuana do not
divide their attention very well. When driving, they may attend to
certain parts of the driving task but ignore other parts. For
example, the driver may continue to steer the car but ignore stop
signs, traffic lights or pedestrians. Cannabis will generally diminish
inhibitions, impair perception of time and distance, create
disorientation, and can cause body tremors.
Users of marijuana generally feel the effects within 8-9 seconds
after inhaling the smoke. The effects will reach their peak within
10-30 minutes, and usually last for approximately 3-6 hours. The
user will typically feel "normal" within 3-6 hours after smoking
marijuana.
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a. This drug category consists of only a few variants:
i. marijuana,
ii. hashish,
iii. hashish oil, and
iv. marinol.
b. General indicators of Cannabis:
i. diminished inhibitions,
ii. impair perception of time and distance,
iii. eyelid and body tremors,
iv. impaired attention, and
v. redness to the eye.
Instructional Note: Using the APC (ask, pause, call) Method, ask the following
question:
Question: What are three indicators of a CNS Depressant?
Answer: Drunken Behavior, Sluggish, Drowsy, Flaccid
Muscles, & Slurred Speech
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Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #6 (Craig Nakken’s Stages of Addiction)
C. Stages of Addiction
Addiction is, in general terms, is a process that develops over a long term
use. In 1937, Dr. E. M. Jellinek identified the progressive nature of
alcoholism. This work was the first study into the evolution of addiction.
Later Craig Nakken began to study all types of addictive personalities and
from his study he penned “Nakken’s Stages of Addiction”.
1. Stage One: Internal change
During this stage, the abuser will begin to isolate himself/herself
from others. The abuser may begin to perform some kind of acting
out behavior in order to create a thrill or for excitement. During this
stage, it is important to listen for the abuser’s self-statements for
example:
Instructional Note: Write the following phrases on the easel pad/flipchart (refer to Flip
Chart Example #1 in Appendix A)
a. I don’t need people
b. I don’t have to face anything I don’t want to
c. I’m afraid to face life and my problems
d. Stuff is more important than people
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2. Stage Two: Lifestyle Change
Here the ability to be “normal” will start to erode. The abuser will
begin to rearrange their life around their addiction. Even encircling
themselves with other individuals with similar behaviors, thus
eliminating the need to feel guilty or find justification for their
actions.
3. Stage Three: Life Breakdown
In stage three the fabric of the abusers life is unraveling quickly.
The addiction is no longer pleasurable but is a requirement to
maintain the security of something routine. The abuser is
powerless to quit due the perceived pain and needs intervention.
Here we can expect paranoia and fits of uncontrollable rage,
followed by childlike clinging.
Instructional Note: Using the APC (ask, pause, call) Method, ask the following
question:
Question: What are Nakken’s Three stages of addiction?
Answer: Stage One – Internal Change, Stage Two – Lifestyle
Change, and Stage Three – Life Breakdown.
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Instructional Note: Conduct Practical Exercise #1, On Stages of Addiction (see
Appendix C)
Instructional Note: Distribute Handout #1 (Stages of Addiction Scenario)
Direct the students to read the scenarios found in Appendix C.
Then have them attempt to make a determination as to what stage
of addiction the employee is in. Finally, have them report out their
findings. The evaluator will give feedback on the responses of
each student.
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #7 (General Order #20004 (GO #20004))
Instructional Note: Distribute Handout #2 (General Order #20004 (GO #20004))
D. GPSTC General Order #20004
Instructional Note: Read the following from the GO #20004.
1. Purpose of the Order
“To establish “Center” policy regarding a drug-free work force and a
drug-free work environment.”
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With this statement the precedence is established that the training
center will be a drug-free work environment. By establishing the
policy the administration places the responsibility to conform solely
on the shoulders of the worker.
2. Components of the Order
In this section three elements are discussed. The first is Rule
478-1-.26 that explains actions that can be taken in the event an
employee does suffer substance abuse. Then we see what
actually constitutes a violation of the order. Finally, we will explain
the Drug-Free Work place Statement which actually transfers a
large portion of the burden onto the employee.
a. 478-1-.26 “Drug-Free Work Force”
GO #20004 adopts Rule 478-1-.26 “Drug-Free Public Work
Force” of the State Personnel Board’s Rules and
Regulations.” This rule has been promulgated to govern
how state agencies manage incidents of employee
substance abuse. Below are two potential examples of how
the rule will be enforced:
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i. Criminal Convictions
An employee who is convicted the first time of a drug
related criminal offense shall be suspended without
pay for a period of not less than two (2) months as
such employee shall not be employed by any other
appointing authority in any capacity during the period
of suspension.
Prior to return to duty, an employee who is suspended
for a first offense must successfully complete a drug
abuse treatment and education program, and:
aa. Such treatment program shall be completed
prior to the employee’s return from suspension;
bb. The period of suspension shall be as specified
in the notice of adverse action or that period of
time required to successfully complete the drug
abuse treatment and education program,
whichever is greater;
cc. Such treatment program shall be at the
employee’s expense;
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dd. The employee may be required to provide
certification of satisfactory participation in such
program and shall be required to provide
certification of satisfactory completion.
ii. Personal Use of Drugs
An employee who notifies their supervisor of personal
use of illegal drugs shall be entitled to maintain their
state employment provided:
aa. The notification is made in writing to the
individual(s) supervisor;
bb. The employee notifies their supervisor of such
personal use prior to arrest for a criminal
offense and the notification has been
acknowledged by the management;
cc. The employee agrees to receive treatment, at
the employee’s expense, under a drug abuse
treatment and education program, and;
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dd. Such entitlement shall be for a period of not
more than one year as long as the employee
follows the treatment plan.
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #8 (Violations)
b. Actions that Constitutes a Violation
According to the order, it is a violation to commit the
following: unlawful manufacturing, distribution, dispensing,
possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on
the property of the Center.
Instructional Note: Distribute Handout #3 (Drug-Free Workplace Statement)
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #9 (Drug-Free Workplace Statement)
c. Drug-Free Work Place Statement
The second page of GO #20004, is the Drug-Free
Workplace Statement. The signing of this form certifies that
the employee agrees to the following as a condition of
employment:
i. abide the terms of the statement
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ii. notify my supervisor of my conviction of any criminal
drug statute for a violation occurring in my workplace
no later than five (1) days of such conviction, and
iii. attend and successfully complete a “Drug-Free
Awareness Program” to be offered by the Center.
Furthermore, the signing of the form indicates that the employee also
understands that if they violate the established terms of the statement
then:
aa. appropriate personnel action, up to and
including dismissal, will be taken against them,
and
bb. they may be required as a condition of
continued employment to participate
satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such
purposes by federal, state, or local health, law
enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
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Instructional Note: Have students read and sign the statement
Instructional Note: Collect the completed forms for course file
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #10 (Employee Assistance Program)
E. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
As a condition of continued employment, a violator of GO #20004 may be
required to enter and participate in an approved Drug Abuse Assistance or
Rehabilitation Program. Though this may appear to be purely a punitive
action, in reality it is positive step in the direction of returning the abuser to
a path of “normalcy”.
If an employee is deemed to need to enter an EAP, their supervisor will
confidentially refer them and monitor the employees work performance.
The EAP offers many services to include face to face assessment,
counseling, referral, and follow up. These services are free to the
employee, paid for by the employer on a captivated basis. An employee
doesn’t have to wait for their employer to make the move to obtain help for
their substance abuse, when they are ready they can make contact on
there own. It is estimated that 85-90% of all EAP referral are self-
referrals. An employee can make confidential contact by these ways:
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1. Supervisor – They may go do their supervisor and disclose the
need for EAP assistance. The supervisor will then follow the
prescribed protocol to aid the employee,
2. Telephone – Contact EAP consultants, Inc. at 800-869-0276,
3. Internet – EAP Consultants, Inc. has very informative website and
you may locate it at www.eapconsultants.com.
Instructional Note: Show Video “A Drug-Free Work Place” (2 minutes 23 seconds)
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III. Conclusion (5 minutes)
Instructional Note: Display PowerPoint Slide #11 (Enabling Objectives)
A. Summary
During this block of instruction we have discussed the goals of a drug-free
work place. Next we explained the drug categories and their effects.
Third, we identified the stages of addiction. Then we explained the GO
#20004, which included the Drug-Free Workplace Statement. Finally, we
identified the role of the Employee Assistance Program.
B. Final Questions
Instructional Note: Ask if there are any final questions.
C. Closing Statements
In closing, we know that drugs and other substances can destroy the lives
of very good people. With the information you have received today, we
hope to have equipped you to recognize a person in crisis and start the
intervention process. You may serve as a “helping hand” out of the
quagmire that is drug dependence for a friend or a co-worker.
Conclusion
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Appendix A Cover Sheet
Audio Visual – Media Aids
# Contents
11 Electronic Slide Show Presentation (full sheet slide)
Chalkboard
1 Flip Chart / Easel Pad
Magnetic Strips
Pictures
Poster
1 Recordings (Audio, Video or Digital)
Other:
NOTE: Enter the number in the squares that apply.
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Drug-Free Workplace Training
For the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Employee
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Terminal Performance Objective
While employed with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, the employee will maintain a drug-free workplace, in accordance with Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s General Order #20004 (GO #20004).
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Enabling Objectives
• Identify goals of a drug-free work place.
• Explain the drug categories and their observable effects.
• Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
• Explain employee’s rights and responsibility according to Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s General Order #20004 (GO #20004).
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• Applies to:• Classified, Unclassified, Part-time, and
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• Purpose:• To establish Center policy regarding a drug-
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• Identify goals of a drug-free work place.
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• Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
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Abuser Self-Statement
a. I don’t need people
b. I don’t have to face anything I don’t want to
c. I’m afraid to face life and my problems
d. Stuff is more important than people
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Appendix B Cover Sheet
Handouts
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1. Stages of Addiction Scenario
2. Directive GO #20004
3. Drug-Free Work Place Statement
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Stages of Addiction Scenario
Betty is a 5 year veteran with a notable track record of professionalism. However, lately she has been coming to work later and later, sometimes not reporting until after lunch time. Last Thursday, she was written up by her supervisor for being absent without leave. Today, Betty arrives late for work again. She is wearing crumbled clothes and her hair is unkempt. A co-worker approaches her and asks if she is okay. Betty yells, “Leave me the hell alone!” and “Who are you to judge me?” As the co-worker backs away, Betty collapses to the floor and begins to wail and sob.
According to Nakken’s Stages of Addiction, What stage is Betty manifesting?
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Georgia Public Safety Training Center
Directive
Drug-Free Work Place GO #20004
Reference(s):
O.C.G.A. 45-23-1; State Personnel Board Rule 478-1-.26 Executive Order 12564 - Drug-Free Federal Workplace, 1986
Effective Date:
Authority: Revised Date/Code:
Purpose To establish Center policy regarding a drug-free work force and a drug-free work environment. Discussion This policy adopts Rule 478-1-.26 “Drug-Free Public Work Force” of the State Personnel Board’s Rules and Regulations as the administrative procedure to be used by the Center in carrying out the requirements of the Drug-Free Public Work Force Act of 1990. Also, in accordance with Federal Drug-Free Workplace requirements, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center is adopting a policy of providing a drug-free workplace environment for its employees. Each employee, must, as a condition of employment, agree to abide by the terms of this policy by executing a "Drug-Free Workplace Statement" form attached to this policy. General Order The Georgia Pubic Safety Training Center shall apply rules established by the State Personnel Board regarding the Drug-Free Public Work Force Act of 1990 and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace requirements to classified, unclassified and part-time employees as well as employees on work assignments through a temporary placement agency. Therefore, it is the policy of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center that: 1. the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a
controlled substance is prohibited on the property of the Center. 2. employees must notify the Center of any criminal conviction for a drug violation
by notifying their immediate supervisor, within five (1) working days after such conviction.
3. each employee is required to attend and successfully complete a drug-free
awareness program.
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Georgia Public Safety Training Center 1000 Indian Springs Drive
Forsyth, Georgia 31029-9599 (478) 993-4000 Fax (478) 993 4406
Sonny Perdue J. Dale Mann Governor Director
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE STATEMENT In accordance With Federal Drug-Free Workplace requirements, the Georgia public Safety Training center is adopting a policy of providing a drug-free workplace environment for its employees. Each employee must, as a condition of employment agree to abide by the terms of this statement and must agree to notify the center of any criminal conviction for a drug violation occurring in the workplace. Additionally, each employee is required to attend and successfully complete a drug-free awareness program to be offered by the Center. It is the policy of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center that the unlawful manufacturing, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on the property of the Center. Violation of this prohibition by any Center employee will lead to appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and including termination from employment, and/or requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. Employee Certification I have read and understand the above Drug-Free Workplace Statement. As a condition of my employment, I agree to:
(1) abide by the terms of the statement, (2) notify my supervisor of my conviction of any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring
in my workplace no later than five (1) days after such conviction, and (3) attend and successfully complete a "Drug-Free Awareness Program" to be offered by
the Center. I understand that should I violate the terms of this statement:
(1) appropriate personnel action, up to and including dismissal, will be taken against me, and
(2) I may be required as a condition of continued employment to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency
This ______ day of _______________, 20___ Witness: ______________________________Title: ______________________________ Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________________________ Name (Type or Print): ______________________________________________________
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Appendix C Cover Sheet
Practical Exercise and Testing Instruments
X Contents
X 10 Considerations for Practical Exercise
X Written Test Questions
X Written Test Questions Answer Sheet
Other:
NOTE: Mark an X in the squares that apply.
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Considerations for Practical Exercise
Exercise Number: 1
Exercise Title: Stages of Addiction
(Note: All ten will need to be addressed in detail.)
1. Which Enabling Objectives will be addressed by this Practical Exercise?
EO: c Identify the stages of addiction to alcohol and for drug abuse.
2. How should the class be organized for this exercise?
The Student will remain in their seats and work independently to complete the
exercise.
3. What risks are associated with this exercise and how will those risks be
managed?
The risk potential is nominal. This exercise is a static and challenges cognitive
ability of the student. During the exercise, the instructor should remotely
supervise the students and encourage them to stay on task. If the instructor
identifies any dangerous or counter-productive behavior, he/she should take
measures to control it immediately.
Have a well conceived emergency plan to manage the group in case of; Fire,
Inclement weather…etc.
4. What type of location or environment will be needed to facilitate this exercise?
This exercise will be conducted in the classroom at the student’s seats.
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Considerations for Practical Exercise (continued)
5. What type of equipment is needed to complete this exercise?
No extra equipment is needed to conduct this exercise.
6. What type of materials or supplies is needed to complete this exercise?
Each student will need the following supplies to complete the exercise:
One – Pencil/pen per student
One – Piece of notebook or loose leaf paper
One – Copy of the scenario per student (Appendix B)
7. Are there additional personnel or role players needed to conduct this exercise?
No additional personnel are needed to conduct this exercise.
8. How much time should be allotted for the exercise and the critique?
10 minutes for the student to complete the exercise and 5 minutes to present
and offer feedback.
9. What instructions should be given to the students to conduct this exercise?
“Read the scenario and make a determination as to what stage of addiction the
employee is demonstrating. Once you have made a determination, write it down
and prepare to report out. You have 10 minutes to complete this exercise. You
may begin!
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Considerations for Practical Exercise (continued)
10. How will students be evaluated?
Each student will make a verbal report on their determination of the scenario.
After the verbal report, the student will be evaluated informally through a group
debrief. The instructor should offer constructive criticism and professionally
correct any incorrect answers.
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Stages of Addiction Scenario
Betty is a 5 year veteran with a notable track record of professionalism. However, lately she has been coming to work later and later, sometimes not reporting until after lunch time. Last Thursday, she was written up by her supervisor for being absent without leave. Today, Betty arrives late for work again. She is wearing crumbled clothes and her hair is unkempt. A co-worker approaches her and asks if she is okay. Betty yells, “Leave me the hell alone!” and “Who are you to judge me?” As the co-worker backs away, Betty collapses to the floor and begins to wail and sob.
According to Nakken’s Stages of Addiction, What stage is Betty manifesting?
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Written Test Questions
TOPIC: Drug-Free Work Place
(Note: Give detailed instructions to the student to complete each TYPE of question.)
Answer the following question by writing the appropriate word in the blank provided.
1. Nakken’s explains that in stage one of addiction the abuser makes
__________ Changes.”
EO: c Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
Answer the following question by deciding whether the statement is True or False and
then place an (X) beside the appropriate answer.
2. It is estimated that 85-90% of the referrals to the Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) are self referrals.
____True
____False
EO: e Identify the role of an Employee Assistance Program.
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Written Test Questions (continued)
Answer the following questions by marking an (X) beside the most appropriate answer.
3. Which of the following indicators is of Central Nervous System (CNS)
Stimulants?
____A. Euphoria
____B. Slow Reflexes
____C. Muscle tone Flaccid
____D. Droopy eye lids
EO: b Explain the drug categories and their observable effects.
4. According to General Order #20004 (GO #20004), after a conviction, an
employee has (____) day(s) to notify their supervisor.
____A. 8
____B. 7
____C. 6
____D. 1
EO: d Explain employee’s rights and responsibility according to Georgia Public
Safety Training Center’s General Order #20004 (GO #20004).
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Written Test Questions (continued)
5. Which Stage of Addiction does the following statement identify? “The abuser
will begin to rearrange their life around their addiction.”
____A. Stage one: Internal Change
____B. Stage two: Lifestyle Change
____C. Stage Three: Life Breakdown
____D. Stage Four: Mental collapse
EO: c Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
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Written Test Questions Answer Sheet
TOPIC: Drug-Free Work Place
(Note: List which enabling objective was addressed by the question and answer.)
1. Internal Changes
EO: c Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
2. True
EO: e Identify the role of an Employee Assistance Program.
3. A. Euphoria
EO: b Explain the drug categories and their observable effects.
4. 1
EO: d Explain employee’s rights and responsibility according to Georgia Public
Safety Training Center’s General Order #20004 (GO #20004).
5. B. Stage Two: Lifestyle Change
EO: c Identify stages of addiction of alcohol and for drug abuse.
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Appendix D Cover Sheet
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