Alcohol Awareness & Workplace Supported Recovery

Description
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. Approximately 10% of all Americans aged 18 and older report alcohol use disorder. It is estimated that approximately two-thirds are of working age and in the workplace. The construction industry workforce reports a high prevalence of heavy and binge drinking, and alcohol use disorder. It is well established that less than 10% of people who need help for substance use receive help.  Generational differences in attitudes toward drinking alcohol make this an opportune time to share recovery resources with employees and families.  

Learning Objectives

• Define heavy and binge drinking and their associated risk factors   
• Consider how every employee plays a role in changing alcohol norms, understanding the health and wellness resources available to them, supporting their colleagues, and reducing stigma.
• Explore recovery and the multiple pathways of recovery, including how workplace culture and peer support increases employee well-being. 
• Reflect on the key elements of a recovery-friendly workplace, including practices that reduce stigma and encourage recovery allyship. 

Continuing Education*

• 1.0 ICRI Professional Development Hours (PDH)
• 1.0 AIA Learning Units (LUs) (Pending Approval)

*Continuing education certificates (PDH & LU) are only available to individuals who have registered and logged into the webinar through their ICRI Learning Center account. LU credits are only available for the live webcast.

Disclaimer: the ideas expressed in this ICRI-hosted webinar are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of ICRI, its board, committees, or sponsors.