Employee alcohol and drug misuse programme – give your staff the support they need
Alcohol and drug misuse in the workplace
The impact of substance and alcohol abuse on businesses is huge. It’s said to cost UK businesses over £7 billion annually, with 40% of employers reporting a loss in productivity, and a staggering 167,000 working days lost each year.
From an individual point of view, drug and alcohol misuse can have a major impact on a person’s working life. It can affect their working relationships, their emotional and mental health, as well as lowering their productivity and increasing absenteeism. If left unchecked, drug and alcohol issues can also result in injury and possible legal costs.
Is your workplace exacerbating the issue?
We often find that workplaces have the potential to exacerbate the situation. It is not uncommon for a culture of substance misuse to develop in a workplace environment. As you would expect, it is the legal responsibility of the organisation to safeguard its staff’s welfare, health and safety. We can help your company put in place the policies and procedures needed. We’ll help you establish and implement a framework that supports your employees and protects your business.
The benefits of a dedicated alcohol and drug programme
A dedicated alcohol and drug programme aims to support individuals who recognise they have a mild to moderate alcohol and/or drug abuse issue and are motivated to deal with this problem. We also offer counselling and coaching to those employees with high levels of dependency or complex factors.
The benefits of tackling drug and alcohol misuse include:
- Reduced absenteeism and improved productivity
- Reduced risk of accidents caused by impaired judgement
- Reduced costs in recruiting and training new employees to replace those who may have drug or alcohol issues
- Improved workplace relationships with colleagues
- Establishing your organisation as a responsible employer
How we work
Our specialist coaching and counselling is tailored to each individual’s, and each organisation’s, needs. Whether in person, online, or over the phone, we’re here to create the right support for your business. We understand that every client is different; from the first session we’ll work with your employees to provide the coaching and support they need. From one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy sessions, to group support, coaching, and wider education and awareness across the business, we’re here to help.
Here at Pinnacle Wellbeing Plus, we take a 360 degree approach using a blend of therapies & treatments. The first part of our approach is thoroughly understanding the individual before assessing the best route forward. Following the assessment we offer around 12 sessions, delivered weekly.
The goal of these sessions is to guide and support the individual into learning skills that will help to maintain a change in behaviour with alcohol and/or drug abuse. We typically use a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, and EMDR as well as psychotherapy and counselling techniques.
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