Description
The prevalence of substance misuse and substance use disorders is rising. Research pinpoints 75% of adults experiencing an untreated substance use disorder are in the workforce.” The National Safety Council reports on average 1 in 12 workers (8.5 percent) has a substance use disorder. The rate in the construction industry is almost double at 15%. Substance misuse has tragic human consequences and costly financial impacts on employers.

Learn how to de-stigmatize substance misuse and learn new methods to remove barriers for people in need to seek and accept help. The workplace can provide a safety net for those individuals slipping between the cracks with a caring culture and resources, including Employee Assistance Programs, Employee Benefits and support services.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify the causes, consequences, costs, and counter-controls for substance misuse in the workplace
    
2. Learn how to use the Substance Misuse Cost Calculator by the National Safety Council
    
3. Learn how to overcome stigma with substance misuse and how to break down barriers to care in the workplace
    
4. Identify how to talk to employees and share resources about addiction treatment and recovery.

Cal Beyer, CWP is the Sr. Director of SAFE Workplaces for national nonprofit SAFE Project (SAFE stands for Stop the Addiction Fatality Epidemic). Cal is a catalyst, advocate, and a force multiplier to educate, equip, and empower leaders and organizations to address root causes of addiction AND to amplify their voices and actions to promote successful solutions in workplaces. Cal helped launch the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention in 2016. Cal is a frequent speaker at industry events and a regular contributor to various industry publications. Reach Beyer at cal@safeproject.us or cell: 651/307-7883. www.safeproject.us.