Untreated Substance Use Disorder Costs Employers $2,600 To $13,000 Per Employee Annually

Staff with untreated substance use disorders raise employer costs from $2,600 to $13,000 per employee annually, depending on the industry. These costs are due to factors such as absenteeism, impaired or decreased job performance, on-the-job injuries, and increased health care utilization. Employees with substance use disorders miss nearly 50% more days than their peers, and up to six weeks of work annually. About 70% of employers report effects of untreated substance use disorder among their workforce. About 39% of employers view prescription drug use as a threat to safety, and 24% feel it is a problem . . .