A veterinarian noticed his medications were disappearing. He had two concerns. One, the safety of his teenage employees and second, the financial loss of the missing drugs.

He didn't want to confront and accuse anyone without specific proof; but luckily he had a drug-free workplace policy in place that allowed him to identify the source of the problem. He provided written warning to the offending employees and this scenario had a happy ending.

Another organization did not have such a happy experience after learning too late it had chemical-abusing employees.

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