Substance Abuse

Question 1

substance abuse refers to the use of:

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in a manner that could have adverse effects on a member’s health, safety, productivity, quality of family life, or the morale and effectiveness of the Service.

Answer 1

i) alcohol;
ii) cannabis;
iii) other prescription, non-prescription, or illegal drugs; or
iv) any other substance

Question 2

A Unit Commander or supervisor shall not become involved in diagnosing a member’s problem but will provide _____________________ to help the member identify and resolve the problem

Answer 2

ongoing encouragement

Question 3

When voluntarily seeking help for a substance abuse problem shall
 seek assistance from one or more of, but not limited to
 Wellness – Medical Advisory Services (MAS),
 peers,
 referral agents,
 supervisors,
 the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), or
 community-based services
 make every effort to resolve the problem

Answer 3

Note

Question 4

When on a leave of absence for a period longer than _____________ shall, unless otherwise directed by the Chief of Police, return to their Unit Commander all of their Service issued use of force equipment

Answer 4

90 consecutive days

Question 5

When approached by a member who voluntarily seeks help for a substance abuse problem where work performance or safety is not affected shall

Answer 5

 advise the member of options available for assistance, including MAS and EFAP
 follow up, if required, to provide the member with appropriate support and encouragement to resolve the problem

Question 6

Supervisor (Substance Abuse)

When in receipt of a TPS 649 and/or a MED 1 containing recommendations from MAS shall

Answer 6

 ensure compliance with the restrictions
 ensure the duties assigned to the member comply with the direction contained within
 report any deviation by the member to their Officer in Charge and their Unit Commander on a TPS 649

Question 7

OIC (Substance Abuse)
When it is determined that there are fitness for duty or safety concerns shall

key word is “Determined”

Answer 7

 ensure the member is given immediate medical treatment, if required
 immediately notify the Unit Commander of the circumstances on a TPS 649

Question 8

When observing that a member is unfit for duty shall

Answer 8

 ensure the member is given immediate medical treatment, if required
 commence an immediate investigation
 initiate the appropriate action depending on the circumstances (e.g. documentation, charges, suspension, etc.)

Question 9

Substance Abuse
OIC-
When in receipt of a TPS 649 and/or a MED 1 containing recommendations from MAS shall

Answer 9

 follow up with the member to ensure compliance

 give a copy to the member’s immediate supervisor

Question 10

Means
- any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids produced by or found in such a plant, regardless of whether that part has been processed or not, other than a part of the plant referred to in Schedule 2 [of the Cannabis Act];
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 any substance or mix of substances that contains or has on it any part of a cannabis plant; or
 any substance that is identical to any phytocannabinoid produced by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of how the substance was obtained [including synthetic cannabis products].
[source: Cannabis Act, Schedule 1].

Answer 10

Cannabis

Question 11

means modifying the workplace environment or the functions of a position to enable a member needing medically supported accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position or the essential duties of an alternative available position for which the member is qualified.

Answer 11

Medical Accommodation