What negative consequences does cocaine use have for Australian workplaces?

Cocaine use is associated with a range of negative outcomes for the workplace, including accidents, injuries, absenteeism and low productivity.

Cocaine use can impair concentration, coordination and judgement and produce symptoms of anxiety, paranoia, exhilaration and intolerance to pain and fatigue.

Employees who use cocaine can present a potential danger at work, especially if the user is operating machinery or driving a vehicle.

Source: SafeWork Australia, Work-related alcohol and drug use. A fit for work issue, March 2007; McEntee A, Roche A, Kim S. Increasing cocaine use amongst employed Australians: who is most at-risk? Ind Health. 2022 Feb 15. doi: 10.2486/indhealth.2021-0159.