{"id":1716,"date":"2021-06-18T14:50:22","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T14:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newjerseyaddictioninterventions.com\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2021-12-16T04:13:44","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T04:13:44","slug":"intervention-for-a-coworker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newjerseyaddictioninterventions.com\/intervention-for-a-coworker\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hold An Intervention For a Coworker"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many people, coworkers are more than just people you work with–they\u2019re friends, too. If you notice that a coworker is struggling with addiction, it\u2019s natural to want to help. But starting a discussion about drug or alcohol abuse is hard, even with a loved one. With a colleague or employee, it can be an even trickier subject to bring up. Even when the signs of substance abuse seem obvious, you might hesitate to talk to your coworker about your concerns.<\/p>\n

About 75% of people with a substance use disorder are employed.[1] Abusing drugs or alcohol while working puts everyone at risk. It costs the company higher healthcare expenses, and others often have to cover for frequent and unexpected absences. Besides being a workplace risk, substance abuse also negatively impacts people\u2019s lives, and it can be hard to watch a work friend struggle. As a result, you may be considering staging an intervention for a coworker.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s possible to bring up the subject of a coworker\u2019s substance abuse without making them feel ashamed or angry. It takes a little work and commitment, but you can do it. If you believe that you may need to stage a workplace intervention for a colleague, there are some steps you can take to make it as comfortable and effective as possible.<\/p>\n

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