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71 - Substance Use Disorder 101: Do You Know the “Basics”? (Room 372B/E)

23 Oct 18
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Risk Reduction and Management

Experts agree that ongoing education is the baseline component in the fight against substance use disorder in the workplace. Organizations cannot develop new and more effective solutions without knowing about the disease of addiction, as well as the reality that it affects the entire company. Knowing the “basics” is the starting point for all industries, especially in the safety-sensitive vertical, to put proactive solutions in place. In this session, you’ll learn what substance use disorder is and looks like so you can educate and empower all employees and help protect your organization and community.