Substance Abusing at Work
70% of people with Substance Abuse Disorders are employed
Effects in the workplace
Injury, accident
65% of on the job accidents caused by someone under the influence
loss of productivity
Negative morale amongst coworkers
Encouraging drinking in the workplace
Vendor lunches, dinners, parties, events.
Company sponsored after hours dinners, parties, events
Grabbing a drink after work to "unwind" from the stresses of the day
Would you know a high functioning alcoholic or addict?
Signs of a coworker struggling with Substance abuse disorder:
Decrease in personal hygiene and other physical indicators
Sudden absenteeism
Signs of intoxication
How an employer can provide treatment options
Recovering addicts can More often recover and be highly productive and valued employees
Provide company wellness programs to educate employees
Provide health benefits with Substance Abuse Disorder treatment coverage
Support leads to encouragement to seek treatment
Hiring a recovering addict
Recovering addicts/no longer using, miss less days for medical problems than those w/o addictions
Government involvement
Expanding employment opportunities for recovering addicts by implementing recovery ready workplace policies Recovery Supportive Workplace Culture
Creates safe and healthy work environment, helps reduce the stigma around SUD and addicts, breaks employment barriers, promotes recovery services.
Employment essential to maintaining recovery
Possibility of tax credit and stipend for employers that are certified as recovery ready workplaces.
Possibility of state based funding and grant programs for recovery ready workplaces.
“We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed at work, regardless of their past. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where people in recovery feel supported and respected” ---Google Chief Health Officer Dr. Karen DeSalvo.
Substance Abusing at Work
70% of people with Substance Abuse Disorders are employed
Effects in the workplace
Injury, accident
65% of on the job accidents caused by someone under the influence
loss of productivity
Negative morale amongst coworkers
Encouraging drinking in the workplace
Vendor lunches, dinners, parties, events.
Company sponsored after hours dinners, parties, events
Grabbing a drink after work to "unwind" from the stresses of the day
Would you know a high functioning alcoholic or addict?
Signs of a coworker struggling with Substance abuse disorder:
Decrease in personal hygiene and other physical indicators
Sudden absenteeism
Signs of intoxication
How an employer can provide treatment options
Recovering addicts can More often recover and be highly productive and valued employees
Provide company wellness programs to educate employees
Provide health benefits with Substance Abuse Disorder treatment coverage
Support leads to encouragement to seek treatment
Hiring a recovering addict
Recovering addicts/no longer using, miss less days for medical problems than those w/o addictions
Government involvement
Expanding employment opportunities for recovering addicts by implementing recovery ready workplace policies Recovery Supportive Workplace Culture
Creates safe and healthy work environment, helps reduce the stigma around SUD and addicts, breaks employment barriers, promotes recovery services.
Employment essential to maintaining recovery
Possibility of tax credit and stipend for employers that are certified as recovery ready workplaces.
Possibility of state based funding and grant programs for recovery ready workplaces.
“We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed at work, regardless of their past. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where people in recovery feel supported and respected” ---Google Chief Health Officer Dr. Karen DeSalvo.