Substance use and abuse is a very common issue that can cause serious personal and profes-sional problems in a variety of work settings. This course describes many of the factors (biological, psychological, social, and environmental) that are related to the use and abuse of psychoactive substance including alcohol, prescription drugs, and illicit drugs. You will learn specifc ways to identify impairment in the workplace, and will complete exercises to increase their competence about how to deal with substance use issues in the workplace.