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[Audio] The stereotype many people have of substance abusers probably calls to mind drug dealers, prostitutes, the homeless, and various unsavory elements of the criminal community. Most Americans might even protest when confronted with the statistic that 75% of drug users are employed. Whether the public is willing to acknowledge the problem or not, it is a reality that substance abuse is impacting workplaces across the nation, and Pennsylvania is no exception to the rule. In fact, the statistics surrounding the effects of drug and alcohol use in the workplace are so compelling that failing to take any action against the problem is as good as condoning substance abuse..