Substance abuse effects everyone, including employers.

• One quarter (26%) of employees report drug/alcohol abuse or addiction within their family, and 42% of those reported being distracted and less productive at work because of it. (Source: "Making Recovery America's Business" Survey. Hazelden Foundation. 2005.)
• Employed youth are more likely than youths who are not employed to abuse alcohol and use illicit drugs. (Source: 2002-2004 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.)

As a business owner or representative, you have influence. You can use that influence to make a difference in the lives of our young people.

Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs have personal and financial consequences for individuals and businesses.  Prevention today is the key to healthy, well-adjusted children today and a positive, motivated and productive workforce tomorrow. 

You can make a difference.  Display the Know! brand in your locations and materials.  Educate your employees, customers and colleagues about the risks and the solution.  Contact the Know! project director at 1-866-999-KNOW or e-mail to learn how to support parents in your company and community.