The holiday season is often filled with celebrations, social gatherings, and end-of-year traditions, but for employees in addiction recovery, this time of year can bring added stress. Changes to routine, increased social expectations, and events where alcohol is present can create challenges that aren’t always visible to colleagues or leadership.
Preventing Overdoses in the Workplace
Across the nation, nearly four out of five employers and almost three-quarters of employees say opioid use is a problem in workplaces.1 62% of employers, along with nearly half of employees, believe opioids are impacting workplace safety.1 Yet despite these concerns, only about 30% of employees report that their workplace actually has naloxone...
Supporting Employees in Treatment and Recovery
At some point, just about every business will face the challenge of an employee struggling with substance use. While these situations can be complex and emotional, they also present an opportunity for employers to show compassion, strengthen their workplace culture, and retain valuable talent. Supporting an employee through treatment and recovery isn’t just...
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month!
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month! It’s a time to raise awareness, strengthen prevention efforts, and build healthier communities. For small business owners, it’s also an opportunity to focus on employee wellbeing and workplace safety.
According to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), millions of...
Peer Recovery Support Services: A Practical Strategy for Small Businesses
America’s substance use challenges aren’t confined to hospitals or treatment centers—they’re part of everyday life, including the workplace. With approximately 48.7 million Americans (17.3 percent of the population) living with a substance use disorder (SUD), chances are that someone on your team is navigating this journey. The good news? With the right support, recovery is...
Modern Workplaces Do More: Why Addressing Substance Use Is a Smart Move
If you’re a small business owner, you probably wear a lot of hats: manager, mentor, HR rep, sometimes even IT support. You already know that building a successful company today means adapting to change—especially when it comes to supporting your team. One area where the modern workplace is evolving fast is how we...
