A Report of Drug Free Workplace Program in Dr. Masih Daneshvari Hospital

Substance abuse is a major obstacle in Iran. The majority of addicted people in Iran is likely to be male, married and employed. Actual function of substance abuser employees is at about two thirds of their capability and they are three times more likely to be late for work. They have higher rate of absenteeism in work and lower productivity in their job and performance.
Our country needs some program which makes drug-free work places, because it is essential to have employees with the highest possible efficiency. We conducted this study to assess the efficacy of Employee Assistance Programs on substance abuse treatment of Dr. Masih Daneshvari hospital.
Firstly, the study collected data of 1000 full or part time employees of Dr. Masih Daneshvari hospital between Mars 2010 and June 2014. They were randomly assigned to do urine analysis. The individual who had at least two times positive urine analysis were considered as drug abusers and followed up for a period of four years. A physician was available for consultation during the program. At baseline and follow-up interviews, the participants were asked about substance abuse in past 30 days and also in past year. A negative answer to use of all substances was defined as abstinence.
All participants were male (100%). Their mean age was 37.23±6.90. Experiencing any type of tobacco amongst participants was 92.9%. The mean age of starting substance abuse was 26.25±5.79 years. In this study the mean of abstinence period of the participants was 160.75±85.28 days.
Concerning substance abuse treatment and having our experience, the quit process in workplace with a resident physician or medical team, sounds to be more effective and has the lowest rate of relapse.