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Addictive disorders in the workplace

Addiction in the workplace. The growing demands in the changing world of work harbour many dangers. Pressure, changes and fear of losing one's job not only lead to an increase in mental illnesses, but also to an accumulation of addictive disorders in the workplace. In addition to alcohol consumption, the use of medications such as sleeping pills or concentration- and performance-enhancing substances is also increasing sharply. Harmful consumption or addiction are often only recognised very late, after all, it is hard to imagine social life without alcohol.

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Dealing with addiction in the workplace. An estimated ten percent of employees in Germany are already affected by addictive disorders or the harmful use of addictive substances. The consequences are serious not only for those affected, but also for the companies: high costs are incurred due to reduced performance, absenteeism and accidents at work.

Addiction prevention, what can companies do? For managers in companies, dealing with addiction in the workplace is a difficult challenge. What do they have to consider on the part of the company? At what point can or must they act? What is an appropriate way to deal with the affected colleagues?

Seminar content

  • Dependency disorders in the workplace - figures, data, facts as well as rights and obligations of the company
  • Clarification of the questions: What is still normal? But where does dependence begin?
  • Basic knowledge on the development, course and treatment of addiction
  • Recognising (early) warning signs and then addressing them correctly
  • Conducting clarification talks correctly: The basics of motivational interviewing
  • Clarity and consistency in dealing with long-term trajectories and relapses

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