Drug And Alcohol Use Disorders In Healthcare Environments For Office And Facilities Employees

Creating a safe and healthy workplace begins with awareness, especially when it comes to substance use. The course covers a broad range of relevant topics, including commonly misused substances like depressants, stimulants, and over-the-counter medications. This course is suited for any healthcare workplace looking to improve safety, awareness, and employee support around substance use issues.

Participants learn how substance use disorders form, how to recognize physical dependency, and what policies and resources are available to prevent or address substance misuse on the job. The course also highlights paths to recovery and how workplaces can support employees through stigma-free, proactive approaches.

Research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that healthcare workers face increasing risks tied to stress-related substance misuse, reinforcing the need for preventative training across all job functions.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

This course is designed for healthcare facility staff working outside of direct patient care, such as office administrators, building maintenance crews, janitorial workers, and logistics coordinators.

• 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 Food Processing And Handling Environments For Employees
• Drug And Alcohol Use Disorders In Healthcare Environments For Medical Employees
• Drug And Alcohol Use Disorders In Food Processing And Handling Environments For Managers And Supervisors