Sample Policy: Substance Abuse

All employees are expected to come to work in a condition fit to perform their duties.
The unlawful manufacture, possession, distribution, transfer, purchase, sale, use, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs during working hours, while on company property, while attending business-related activities, while on duty, or while in possession of, or operating a vehicle, or machine leased or owned by the company is strictly prohibited.
You may use physician-prescribed medications provided that the use of such medications does not adversely affect job performance, your safety or the safety of others.
Any employee who violates this policy and/or whose work performance or behavior is adversely affected by the use of drugs or alcohol will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
[Employer Name] reserves the right to request employees to undergo drug or alcohol testing in accordance with all applicable laws.