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Stigma holds back progress on addressing AOD dependency at work
Many employers aren't doing enough to address alcohol and other dr-g (AOD) dependency in the workplace, but some of their wellbeing programs might still be alleviating the problem indirectly, a rehabilitation specialist says.
Substance abuse is classified as a mental disorder, and employees often turn to AOD as a coping mechanism, says Jake Majerovic, co-founder and strategic director of rehab clinic Hope in Health.
Therefore, some wellbeing initiatives that equip employees with healthier coping strategies can also reduce AOD dependency, he tells HR Daily...
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