We are proud to announce the next annual anniversary observance of NATIONAL DRUG-FREE WORK WEEK, OCTOBER 12-16, 2026. This yearly public awareness campaign highlights the importance of a drug-free workplace and encourages workers with substance use disorders to seek help.
History of National Drug-Free Work Week
National Drug-Free Work Week was initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor as a cooperative agreement focused on improving safety and health in the construction industry through drug-free workplace programs. The first Drug-Free Work Week was observed in 2006, and in subsequent years, more and more organizations—representing a range of industries—also rallied behind the effort, helping firmly establish it as an annual opportunity to reinforce to employers and employees alike that “working drug free works.”
Today, the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance, a division of Drug Free America Foundation, in collaboration with stakeholders for a safe and healthy workplace, promote this annual observance. Together, we spread the message to encourage individual workplaces to take this opportunity to educate and strengthen their safe and healthy work environments—reflecting the true spirit of National Drug-Free Work Week.
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2025 Materials: Healthy Minds Build Healthy Workplaces
2025 Poster
Download here: Poster - Healthy Minds Build Healthy Workplaces
2025 (Updated) Drug-Free Work Week Resources
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- Check out our collection of NDWA Webinars! We host a webinar every quarter, and you can watch them all on YouTube!
- SAMHSA's Drug Free Workplace Program Employer Resources
- SAMHSA's Components of a Drug Free Workplace Toolkit PDF
- Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit from the U.S. Department of Labor
- NDWA's Marijuana and the Workplace Toolkit
- 2025 Annual Report and Industry Insights Drug Testing Index™ and Industry Insights by Quest Diagnostics
- How to Use the Quest Diagnostics Drug Testing Index™ to Make Important Drug-Free Workplace Decisions
- CDC's Guide on Safe Medication Storage
- Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Checklist for Mentally Healthy Workplaces
- Overview of the NIOSH Well-Being Questionnaire
- Video to Administer the NIOSH Well-Being Questionnaire
- NIOSH Well-Being Questionnaire (English) PDF
- NIOSH Well-Being Questionnaire (Spanish) PDF
- Office of the Surgeon General - Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Wellness
- US Department of Labor Employer Chat on Workplace Mental Health and Well Being
- National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance's Recovery and the Workplace One Pager
- SAMHSA's Guide on Substance Use Disorders Recovery with a Focus on Employment
Short Video Testimonials
Why should employers consider becoming recovery friendly?
Why hire a person in recovery?
Why recovery friendly workplaces are essential!
Drug testing is still important!
The Impact of Drugs on the Workplace
EAPs Support Employees and Businesses!
Training Supports a Drug-Free Workplace!
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