Substance Use in the Workplace

Course overview

Drug and alcohol use by individuals in the workplace can lead to harm on many levels. There are steep costs for the organization. The individual who is using substances can be harmed, as can their coworkers. Perhaps most concerning is the harm that can come to the individuals who have trusted the healthcare organization to care for them. Their safety and well-being depend on staff who can attend to their needs effectively. This course describes what substance use disorders are and what signs might suggest someone is using substances. It explains the impact of substance use in the workplace. It also gives an overview of how you can get help if you or your coworker has a problem with substance use. The goal of this educational program is to provide general staff in all healthcare settings with information to identify and address substance use in the workplace.