Failure to follow stipulated guidelines could result in institutional losses of federal support to research and education.

In an academic health science setting, an impaired employee's job related activity can result in errors destructive to the missions of the institution.

The State of Louisiana will not tolerate any substance abuse or use which impairs the health and well-being of its employees or threatens its services to the public by Executive Order No. EWE 92-10.

Employees who abuse drugs or alcohol are a danger to themselves and to other employees. In addition, substance abuse inflicts a terrible toll on the States productive resources and the health and well-being of Louisiana workers and their families.

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