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The Maine Office of Substance Abuse Information and Resource Center (IRC) houses a collection of books, videos, audiocassettes, and literature which are searchable using the online library catalog.  The Substance Abuse in the Workplace - A Guide to Resources pdf file is a quick reference guide to workplace resouces.

  • Library materials are available on loan. Pamphlets, posters and handouts are also available. Staff will assist with searches for information. Fill in a library Request Form, or use the Ask a Question Form.  Email inquiries or call: 1-800-499-0027 (In-State Only) or 207-287-8900; TTY: 1-800-606-0215 (In-State Only) or 207-287-4475 (Special Equipment Needed); Email: osa.ircosa@maine.gov

  • Online Directory of Programs and Services
    The Maine Office of Substance Abuse provides the Online Directory of Programs and Services, a searchable directory of Maine licensed treatment agencies, contracted prevention services, and Driver Education and Evaluation Program providers.

  • U.S. DOT Substance Abuse Professionals (S.A.P.s)
    If you have an employee who has violated Federal DOT regulations (49CFR Part 40) and is in need of a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), the providers listed report that they have met the qualifications of the DOT regulations. In order to qualify as a SAP, providers must meet training and testing requirements outlined by DOT.

The Maine Office of Substance Abuse WorkAlert site offers workplaces a step by step guide to developing a substance abuse policy for the workplace:

Step 1 – Involve key employees for input and advice ;
Step 2 - Customize a Policy that is right for your workplace
Step 3 - Share the Policy with all employees


The Maine Department of Labor is a great resource for employees and employers and lists information on all their services and links to partner agencies.

  • Bureau of Labor Standards
    Any employer who wants to have a substance abuse testing program (but is not required to under federal law) must submit a policy to the Maine Bureau of Labor Standards (BLS), Wage and Hour Division for review and approval. A model substance abuse testing policy to help employers develop an acceptable policy is available on the BLS, Wage and Hour Division website. For assistance in policy development contact Anne Harriman, Director of the Wage and Hour Division at Anne.L.Harriman@maine.gov, 623-7926 and for assistance with the Substance Abuse Testing Statutes, contact Verna Eldridge, Wage and Hour Division at Verna.Eldridge@maine.gov, 623-7927.

  • SafetyWorks!

    SafetyWorks! can help you prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths and reduce related costs. The services are free and confidential and we don't issue fines or citations.  SafetyWorks! specializes in practical solutions to help make workplaces safer and healthier.

  • Substance Abuse Testing Report

    This publication lists companies with approved policies, laboratories approved to do testing, certified employee assistance programs and the results of the tests performed. The Substance Abuse Testing Report does not reflect activities under Federally mandated testing programs.

Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Licensing and Certification - Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) is responsible for overseeing EAP licensing/certification. This website provides information and forms for the EAP licensing/certification application process; regulations for EAPs for employers operationg in Maine; information about alcohol and drug testing in the workplace; and guidelines for annual evaluation of EAPs.

Good Work! Resource KIT was developed by the Healthy Maine Parnterships, a program of the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The Good Work! Resource Kit was created for use by workplace wellness teams, human resources professionals, and other personnel interested in developing low-cost ways to support employee health and productivity. The Maine Office of Substance Abuse has developed and added a new Drug Free Workplace section covering Substance Abuse Prevention and the Workplace.


The Maine District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is responsible for the delivery of SBA's many programs and services to all 16 counties in the State of Maine. As an independent agency of the federal government, the SBA serves to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns; to preserve free competitive enterprise; and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of the Nation. The SBA provides contracts to the Small Business Development Centers to provide information and assistance to small businesses with respect to establishing Drug Free Work Place programs. For more information about Drug Free Workplace Grants and Contracts provided by the Small Business Administration go to: www.sba.gov/news/drugfree/


Maine Small Business Development Centers (Maine SBDCs) provide comprehensive business management assistance, training, resource and information services to Maine's micro, small and technology-based business communities. The focus of the Maine SBDC is to assist in the creation and maintenance of viable micro, small and technology-based businesses and the jobs these businesses provide.


National Resources


SAMHSA Workplace Programs - For more information about Substance Abuse, Drug Free Workplace, Prevention Research, Drug Testing, Federal Programs and other workplace related information, visit the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Division of Workplace Programs website.

  • GetFit!  takes the messages of prevention, early intervention, and treatment and provides them in an overall strategy for health, wellness, and safety in the workplace.  Businesses of any size from any industry can link to us or customize their own version of GetFit through an easy, step-by-step online process. Organizations can select graphics, display a corporate logo, and offer valuable company-specific information-contacts, policies, programs, services, resources, and benefits information-all in one centralized At Work section of the Web site.

Working Partners for an Alcohol- and Drug-Free Workplace is a U.S. Department of Labor initiative that raises awareness about the impact drugs and alcohol have on the workplace and provides information on how to establish drug-free workplace programs that protect worker safety and health.  Working Partners strives to build a drug-free workforce by equipping businesses and communities with tools and information to effectively address drug and alcohol problems. This site has many valuable tools ranging from the Substance Abuse Information Database to the Drug Free Workplace Advisor, an online tool to assist in the development of Drug Free Workplace Programs.


The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), a component of the Executive Office of the President, was established by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. The principal purpose of ONDCP is to establish policies, priorities, and objectives for the Nation's drug control program. The goals of the program are to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences. ONDCP has a Drug-Free Workplace website that has information on demographics, research findings, successes and challenges, healthcare costs, and resources.


The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign offers employers free youth drug prevention resources for parents at work through the "Parents. The Anti Drug" website. When children use illicit drugs, parents often suffer decreased morale and productivity in their workplaces. This Web site was developed to help alleviate those problems. Through this free and simple to use site, employers (and employees) learn how to integrate information into Web pages, intranets and other communication channels, such as employee newsletters.


U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance was established by the Secretary of Transportation to develop policy, provide guidance and offer consultation on drug and alcohol issues within the transportation industry to the Secretary, DOT's Operating Administrations, the transportation industry, and other Federal Executive Agencies.


Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems (Ensuring Solutions) at the George Washington University Medical Center seeks to increase access to treatment for individuals with alcohol problems. Working with policymakers, employers and concerned citizens, Ensuring Solutions provides research-based information and tools to help curb the avoidable health care and other costs associated with alcohol use and improve access to treatment for Americans who need it.  One tool is the Alcohol Cost Calculator that will compute just how much alcohol is costing your business.


International Resources

Substance Abuse and Tobacco in the Workplace Database of the International Labor Organization
The database includes descriptions of journal articles, books, government documents, reports, kits, training materials, and evaluations. A descriptive abstract is provided for each record, along with ordering information, or a link to full text on the Web, if available.

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