How AA’s 12 steps can help combat addiction in the workplace
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is globally known for its 12-step recovery process. Today, many other associations, such as Narcotics Anonymous, use these guidelines to address addictions. The UK’s latest drug and alcohol misuse statistics renewed the focus on the implementation and efficacy of this 12-step treatment approach. According to the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities,
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Using drug and alcohol research and statistics in the workplace to promote employee wellbeing
Across the UK, many workers battle drug or alcohol addiction problems. These issues not only affect work attendance and performance, but also impact families, communities and societies at large. Apart from the social effects, drug and alcohol use also endangers safety in workplaces. UK legislation places a legal duty on employers to mitigate or prevent
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How businesses can reduce the risk of cannabis use in younger employees
A recent study, spearheaded by the University of Bath, has found that compared to older people, adolescents and young adults experience more health risks when using cannabis. These issues are not related to the frequency of use or strength of the drug. Cannabis use trends and consequences in adolescents During the investigation, researchers monitored 70
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How increasing take-home drug treatments can boost employee wellbeing
The UK government has announced that professionals in the UK will now be able to provide take-home opioid overdose treatments without a prescription. These professionals include police officers, probation workers, paramedics, nurses and other relevant parties. This decision aims to get the essential opioid overdose antidote naloxone to the most vulnerable drug users to counter
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