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Employee Wellness
Health education programs that address the risks of alcohol and other drug problems are vital in the workplace. They reduce stigma, eliminate barriers to recovery and help minimize the impact of alcohol and drug problems on your company. These programs have also shown a positive return on investment.

Effective programs provide company-specific information, such as:

• details of the workplace alcohol and other drug policies and information about the nature of alcohol and other drug addiction;
• its impact on work performance, health and personal life; and
• types of help available for individuals with related problems.

Opportunities for employee wellness education may include newsletters, health fairs, workplace displays, brown-bag lunches, guest speakers, seminars and sessions at new employee orientation.

Get more information on resources available for use in your workplace. 

Employee Assistance Programs
Employers should consider offering or expanding Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to help identify and support employees with potential alcohol or other drug problems. Parts of an effective recovery-oriented EAP include:

• Confidential screening and counseling
• Worksite awareness programs
• Web-based information and referrals to treatment
• Recovery support for workers in treatment
• Follow-up programs to support workers in recovery
• Supervisor training to spot productivity problems and address problems with workers

Learn more:
“EAPs Unite to Combat Alcohol Abuse"