What negative consequences does methamphetamine use have for Australian workplaces?
Methamphetamine use is associated with a range of negative outcomes for the workplace, including accidents, injuries, absenteeism and low productivity.
In 2013/14, the cost to Australian businesses due to methamphetamine-related occupation injury and absenteeism was estimated at $289 million.
Source: Pidd K, Roche A, Kostadinov V, Duraisingam V, Whetton S. Chapter 10B: Workplace costs. In: Tait RJ, Allsop, S. (Eds.)., editor. The Social Costs of Methamphetamine in Australia 2013/14. Perth, WA: National Drug Research Institute, Curtin University; 2016