Substance Abuse in the Workplace
Substance abuse and addiction issues affect more workplaces than many people realize and can impact the work environment, safety, and business operations. Addiction isn’t just about alcohol or drugs—gambling, prescription medications, video games, and other forms of addiction can also affect work performance, safety, the work environment, and relationships with coworkers. At the same time, this is a topic that many people find difficult to talk about.
About Substance Abuse in the Workplace
This course provides participants with a better understanding of how addiction develops, why people develop substance use and addiction problems, and what consequences this can have for the individual, their colleagues, and the organization. The course takes a preventive approach and offers practical advice on how managers and employees can recognize warning signs, conduct difficult conversations, and help ensure that employees receive the necessary assistance at an early stage.
The course combines professional knowledge, practical examples, and reflection on realistic issues from the workplace. The content can be tailored to the organization’s risk profile, industry, and needs, and emphasizes creating a culture where challenges are identified early and addressed with both clarity and care.
Content
- What are substance use and addiction?
- Why do people develop addiction?
- Alcohol, drugs, medications, and other substances
- Gambling and other behavioral addictions
- How addiction affects people, the workplace, and the business
- Risk factors and consequences for safety, quality, and decision-making
- Early signs and warning signs
- The difficult conversation—how to address concerns effectively
- Employer responsibilities, prevention, and follow-up
- How to help employees get support and return to work
The course can be conducted both in person at the workplace and digitally via Microsoft Teams.
Price starting at 15,000 NOK (950 NOK per participant)
Always tailored to the client’s objectives.
Special rates are available for larger groups.