Drug And Alcohol Use Disorders In Construction Environments For Employees

Construction work is physically demanding, and that reality often intersects with the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This training program reviews commonly misused substances, how a substance use disorder develops, and how to help someone with a substance use disorder so that your company can minimize their effect on your jobsite and the people who work there.

In this course, participants learn how substances like alcohol, depressants, opioids, and stimulants affect the body and judgment. The course explains how drug dependency develops, what physical warning signs to watch for, and how recovery is possible with the right support. Workers also gain clarity on employer policies and steps they can take to protect themselves and their colleagues.

A 2022 CDC report found that 1 in 7 construction workers reported heavy alcohol use, making awareness and prevention efforts more vital than ever. This course is especially relevant for teams committed to promoting health, safety, and early intervention across job sites.

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This course is geared toward employees working in construction or skilled trades who may face direct or indirect exposure to substance misuse in the workplace.

• Introduction
• Substances That Are Often Misused
• Marijuana Alcohol And Other Depressants
• Opioids Stimulants And Over-The-Counter Drugs
• How People Develop A Substance Use Disorder
• Physical Drug Dependency And Preventing Substance Use Disorders
• Drug and Alcohol Policies
• Recovering From A Substance Use Disorder
• Conclusion

• Drug And Alcohol Use Disorders In Construction Environments For Managers And Supervisors
• Drug And Alcohol Use Disorders For Managers And Supervisors
• Drug And Alcohol Use Disorders For Employees