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Summer/Fall 2006 |
Substance Abuse in
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| Welcome to
The Next Step |
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Welcome to the Summer/Fall online edition
of The Next Step, North Carolina’s substance abuse
newsletter. This issue discusses Substance Abuse in the
Workplace. We strive to provide information that is useful to
clinicians, administrators, educators, community leaders, and
citizens of North Carolina. Full Story. |
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Substance Abuse in the
Workplace: An Overview |
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 Substance abuse affects all of us in one
way or another. In the workplace, real losses due to substance
abuse are experienced through absenteeism, on the job accidents,
errors in judgment, legal expenses, medical insurance claims,
illness rates, decreased productivity, and employee morale.
Full Story. |
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Employer's Perspective: An
Interview |
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Catawba County’s Personnel Director shares
her experiences and the county’s policies in working with
employees who have substance abuse issues.
Full Story. |
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How Employee Assistance
Programs (EAP) Help |
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EAP 101: learn how EAPs can help both
employers and employees alike. The ins and outs of
confidentiality, available services, and more.
Full Story. |
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The Treatment Provider's
Perspective: An Interview |
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 An EAP counselor who works with employees
who have substance abuse issues shares about the successes and
challenges in reaching recovery. Full
Story. |
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Employer Resources |
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There are multiple ways an employer can
help employees and the organization as a whole. Learn what the
problems are, tools for developing a drug-free workplace, and
lots of resources. Full Story. |
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For Employees and Coworkers:
Resources and Rights |
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It’s hard to know when and if it is
appropriate to share your addiction history or current struggles
with your employer or your co-workers. Knowing your rights and
resources can help you make the decision that is right for you.
Full Story. |
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Good News! |
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North Carolina has a new substance abuse
website and Clay County is expanding its underage drinking and
tobacco coalition’s reach into six other western NC counties.
Full Story. |
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Alphabet Soup - Substance
Abuse (SA) Acronyms Defined |
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Not only do we show you what the acronyms mean,
but you can follow links to 60 websites that are great
resources for substance abuse. Full Story. |
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Training and Events Calendar |
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For professionals and non-professionals, all of
these events will help us learn how to prevent and reduce substance abuse.
Full Story. |
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Next Step, click here. |
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