WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

operating budgets of the Executive Office of the Governor
and departments and agencies whose heads serve on the
Commission, including any federal funds available for the
purpose of administering federal grant programs.

L. In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Commission may
call upon State departments, agencies, boards, commissions,
or other units of State government which shall cooperate to
the fullest extent possible and shall provide information
needed by the Commission in fulfilling its mandate under
this Executive Order. The Commission may also request and
receive information and assistance from any other branch of
State and local government, the federal government, and the
private sector.

EXECUTIVE ORDER OF APRIL 7, 1989

01.01.1989.05

STATE OF MARYLAND SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY

WHEREAS, Substance abuse is a serious national crisis which has
had a detrimental effect on the lives of many of our
citizens, and has exerted a negative effect on the operation
of business and government; and

WHEREAS, Surveys indicate that of the 18-25 year old adult
population nationwide, representing those entering the
workforce, 65% have used illicit drugs; and

WHEREAS, It is estimated that as much as 15% of the American
workforce arrives for work each day under the influence of
drugs or alcohol; and

WHEREAS, Every employer, including the State of Maryland,
experiences a loss in productivity due to drug related
absenteeism, injuries on the job, decreased work quality and
wasted dollars; and

WHEREAS, Substance abusing employees function below established
standards, may make impaired decisions, may have negative
effects on their co-workers, and are not as alert as
non-using employees; and

WHEREAS, The illegal use of the workplace as a market place for
drugs endangers the health, safety and welfare of State
employees; and

WHEREAS, The State must maintain a work environment which
eliminates this waste and supports the health, well-being

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