Supporting Employees: Substance Use

Substance Use Isn’t Easy to Spot: How to Take the First Step So Employees Get the Help They Need

Substance use costs Canadian employers  20 billion each year in lost productivity alone. Businesses have made significant gains supporting employees as they face mental health challenges. Yet substance use remains steeped in stigma, and it’s estimated only 1 in 10 seek help.

So how do you know that you need a substance use benefit if you can’t see it?

What you will learn:

– The signs and impacts of substance use in the workplace
– The most pervasive myths surrounding substance use
– Organizational benefits and strategies to change the conversation around substance use