If an employee is struggling with being present at work or using drugs or alcohol at work, there may or may not be recognizable signs. This infographic highlights some common signs of physical, cognitive, and performance impairment to watch out for. Also get tips on how to have an off-the-record conversation from a place of concern instead of judgement in order to support to someone in need.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) happens when substance use causes significant problem in someone's life, such as health issues, disability, or not meeting responsibilities. There are eleven criteria for Substance Use Disorder and three different severity levels depending how many of the criteria are met. Download this infographic to learn more about the disease of Substance Use Disorder.
Youturn Health Peer Coach Emily Goff writes about her story of addiction, her reluctance to enter treatment, and her life now in recovery.
Elizabeth McKissick likens recovery from substance use disorder to being a pig in mud: it's about self-management, socialization, and keeping clean.
One in 12 Americans has a Substance Use Disorder (SUD), but most people don’t reach out for help because of fear of stigma and the thought of abstinence. You don’t have to have SUD to assess your relationship with drugs and alcohol and you don’t have to wait until you hit “rock bottom” to make changes. Use the resources on this page to learn more about substance misuse, treatment, and recovery.