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£7.3 billion loss to UK businesses due to alcohol-related sickness and loss of productivity
Up to 17 million working days are lost each year because of alcohol-related sickness
£1.4 billion loss due to drug misuse
Institute of Alcohol Studies
37% of employees have admitted to taking alcohol or drugs to help deal with stress or pressure
68% have witnessed stress and pressure having a negative impact on a work colleague’s performance
35% have suspected a colleague of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs in the workplace
44% of respondents admit that the use of alcohol or drugs is having a negative impact on work performance. New charity service – Aquarius Life – is launched to offer wellbeing and specialist support services to organisations and their employees.
Research carried out by Aquarius as part of mental health week 2018.
3 in 5 employees have experienced mental health issues in the past year (Business in the Community).
UK employers are facing an average cost of £8,500 on Employment Tribunals brought by unhappy employees (British Chamber of Commerce).
Evidence strongly suggests that improvements in wellbeing improve workplace performance (Thriving at Work).
A member of staff under the influence of alcohol or drugs will only achieve 67% of their potential.
Drug using employees are 3 times more likely to require sick leave or benefits.
Alcohol is involved in 20-25% of all industrial accidents in the UK.
Substance misuse and the workplace, Home Office
27% of employers say drug misuse is a problem at work while 60% have experienced problems due to staff drinking alcohol.
DrugScope and Alcohol Concern survey
4.3% of adults between 16 and 59 had taken an illicit drug in the last month.
2017/18 Home Office, Crime Survey
It is estimated that 1.5 million people are addicted to prescription and over-the-counter drugs in the UK. Many of these drugs can have a significant effect on performance, concentration or alertness.
Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace, TUC
Between 3 and 5 percent of all absences are due to alcohol.
Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace, TUC
82% of people experiencing issues with alcohol are not in treatment.
Public Health England
