October 29, 2018
When you or a loved one is checking into a substance use treatment facility, it is extremely important to know all you can about that facility. There are laws in place that treatment facilities need to adhere to. Facilities can also be certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services […]
Read MoreOctober 15, 2018
People who are employed and need Inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD) have an understandable fear of losing their job if they enter treatment. For sure, there are no guarantees an employer won’t support such a decision and would choose to terminate one’s employment. An important factor influencing how an employer […]
Read MoreOctober 8, 2018
This column addresses the integration of EAPs with other workplace services. This particular article explores what employee assistance providers can do to better manage the behavioral health risks of the workplaces they serve. Why Risk Management is Needed 1. A key reason for better managing behavioral health risks is simply because they are so common in […]
Read MoreOctober 2, 2018
Deciding to seek treatment for an addiction is a challenging decision to make for many. In many cases, those who do enter a chemical dependency treatment program for drugs or alcohol do so as a result of a referral. Patients can be referred to a treatment program from several sources: a Human Resources Manager […]
Read MoreOctober 2, 2018
Substance use can negatively affect employers through issues such as lost productivity, absenteeism, workplace accidents and injuries, theft, low employee morale and increased illness and health care expenses. HR professionals have important roles to play in managing employees with substance abuse problems, including developing substance abuse policies, training managers to recognize signs of substance abuse, […]
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