The construction industry has been hit hard by "deaths of despair" - suicide, unintentional overdose, and deaths caused by chronic alcohol misuse - and unfortunately the situation appears to be getting worse.
ViewRich Jones details his own journey of addiction and recovery and shares things that everyone should know about the disease.
Beyer joins Rich Jones and Hamilton Baiden discuss the dire need for mental health support for construction workers, debunk myths about having to hit rock bottom, and detail real solutions for mental health and substance use issues.
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.