Peer Plus Inc Information

The PEER PLUS program is a coordinated prevention program designed to promote responsible behavior and thus reduce problems related to the use of chemical substances on the job or during the time an employee is subject to be called to work. PEER PLUS TEAMS through their training program learn "how to confront" a fellow employee who comes to work under the influence of drugs or alcohol or uses them while on the job. They learn "how to refer" a recreational user or a troubled addicted person to confidential counseling within a company (if available) or to free or low-cost help within the community. But the most important part PEER PLUS TEAMS play is in the prevention of drug or alcohol on the job. This is a "down to earth" way to help peers with a volunteer effort to receive help and avoid forced disciplinary action which could result in termination. Offering help to drug and alcohol abusive or dependent employees makes good business sense. The goals of prevention are endless. . . from improved productivity to reduced accidents; from improving morale to the ultimate goal of a drug and alcohol free labor force. An effective prevention program is most appealing to non-users; it says "We don't use drugs or alcohol on the job and we don't want to work with people who do!"