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​Addiction

It's widespread, costly and can touch any family and any work group.  Whether it's alcohol, prescription or recreational drugs, the impact of substance misuse can be devastating. 


​Help for You Help for a Co-worker​
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This website, sponsored by the National Institute of Health, helps you analyze your drinking behavior to determine your risk level for harmful drinking concerns. It also takes a non-judgmental look at ways to cut down or quit drinking if your drinking is causing harm.  http://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov

              
SAMHSA offers a nation-wide treatment locator:https://www.samhsa.gov/find-treatment
To learn more about treatment contact KEAP.

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Slide presentation What Can I Do?

The purpose of this module is to learn when and how to help a co-worker (or family member or friend) who may have a substance use problem.  The misuse of drugs and alcohol affects EVERYBODY, not just the user. 

To further the effort to promote drug-free awareness in the workplace, the following presentation is available to educate employees about a drug-free workplace and the dangers of alcohol and drug addiction.

Employee Drug Free Workplace Presentation

 

​Help for Family/Friends​Help for Supervisors
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Education

http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/term/
160/DrugFacts
             

Support
Friends and family of problem drinkers can find
understanding and support at Al-Anon
http://al-anon.org

How to help               

Drugs:

Drug Abuse and Addiction - HelpGuide.org

Alcohol: 

Helping Someone with a Drinking Problem​ - HelpGuide.org​

 

 

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An informational slide presentation is available to help
supervisors recognize symptoms of substance misuse and do their part to support a drug free workplace.
Drug-Free-Workplace---Supervisors

Often, supervisors are aware that an employee’s job
performance and behavior have deteriorated, but are unsure of the cause. A supervisor does not have to know the cause to address the performance or behavior issue or offer appropriate resources. Learn how to refer an employee to KEAP in thisSupervisory T​raining Module.

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