Webinar on Dealing with Substance Use in the Workplace

Substance misuse has reached epidemic proportions in our society and in our industry. If you haven’t already, it’s very likely you will encounter someone with this problem in your workplace – it could be anyone: a co-worker, a manager, someone who reports to you.

Have you wondered why you might want to help – and how you could help? Have you wondered if you have obligations based on your position?

An interactive webinar, “Dealing with Substance Use in the Workplace: Why and How We Help” on Monday, November 17th at 7pm Eastern will provide answers to some of these questions and help prepare you to respond to this situation. Register in advance to be sent the login link at btshelp.org/workplace.

Developed for Behind the Scenes by industry professionals with lived experience and an addiction specialist, this free webinar will provide you with tips and tools to take positive action.

Topics include:

· Why you should help

· What is addiction and how to recognize the signs and symptoms

· Having a conversation with the person you are concerned about

· Following up with treatment options and industry resources

· What if the person doesn’t want to stop?

· Brief overview of union and employer obligations

You can see all the Behind the Scenes resources on alcohol and substance misuse at btshelp.org/substanceuse.