Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Our work requires clear thinking and the ability to react quickly. Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or improperly using medication, diminishes a colleague's ability to perform and can compromise the safety and well-being of fellow colleagues and the public.

This means:

• Selling, purchasing, possessing or using any illegal drug is prohibited.
• Using legally purchased or doctor prescribed drugs is permitted, but only if they do not negatively affect job performance.
• Reporting to work unimpaired by alcohol and remaining sober while on duty or on Company property. Alcohol may be permitted on Company property in certain Schering-Plough facilities under certain limited circumstances. However, this is not true of all locations or operations. Check with your manager to see if alcohol is permitted at your location.

If you observe that another colleague's performance on the job is impaired due to the use of alcohol, drugs or other substances, or that another colleague is using alcohol or illegal substances on Company property, notify a member of management, your Human Resources representative, or your local Health Services office if one exists. You may also contact the Integrity Action Line.