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58 <br />therapy is completed, and a verified negative drug test is produced. <br /> <br />Where Can I Go for Help? <br />The alcohol and drug rule requires us to provide you with an opportunity for treatment. The ruling <br />does not, however, require us to hold a job open for you or to pay for rehabilitation. <br /> <br />* These issues are handled according to our alcohol and drug policy. <br /> <br />* If you violate an alcohol or drug prohibition, you must be evaluated by a substance abuse <br />professional to determine what help is needed. <br /> <br />Before you can return to a safety-sensitive job, you must: <br /> <br />a. have an alcohol concentration of less than 0.02, or a verified negative drug test (depending on <br />the violation) <br />b. complete recommended treatment <br />c. complete a minimum of six follow-up tests within the first year back to work (follow-up testing <br />may be done for up to five years after return to work). <br /> <br />If you have not violated alcohol or drug prohibitions, but would like further information or <br />assistance on alcohol or drug issues, you may do so on a confidential basis through your <br />Employee Assistance Program. <br />What are the Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on the Body? <br /> <br />Alcohol, a nervous system depressant, is the most widely abused drug. About half of all auto accident <br />fatalities in this country are related to alcohol abuse. A 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine <br />and a 1 1/2 ounce shot of hard liquor all contain the same amount of alcohol. Each 1/2 ounce of <br />alcohol takes the average body about one hour to process and eliminate. Coffee, cold showers, and <br />exercise do not hasten sobriety. Alcohol first acts on those parts of the brain that affect self-control and <br />other learned behaviors. Low self-control often leads to the aggressive behavior associated with some <br />people who drink. In large doses, alcohol can dull sensation and impair muscular coordination, <br />memory, and judgment. Taken in larger quantities over a long period of time, alcohol can damage the <br />liver and heart and can cause permanent brain damage. On the average, heavy drinkers shorten their <br />life spans by about ten years. <br /> <br />Other Effects: <br /> <br />* Greatly impaired driving ability <br />* Reduced coordination and reflex action <br />* Impaired vision and judgment <br />* Inability to divide attention <br />* Lowering of inhibitions <br />* Hangover, which can be accompanied by headaches, nausea, dehydration, unclear <br />thinking, unsettled digestion and aching muscles <br /> <br />Marijuana, also known as "pot", "weed", "grass", and other street names, alters the user's sense of <br />time and reduces the ability to perform tasks requiring concentration. The drug has a significant effect