Course Description

Part 1: Understanding Addiction

While most people immediately think of addictions to drugs or alcohol, there are many other types of harmful addictions we often don’t think about. When left untreated, addictions not only lead to problems for the addict, but to the addict’s friends, family and coworkers.

In this seminar you will:

• Learn what constitutes an addiction
• Learn about the different types of addictions one can develop
• Understand how to spot an addiction in yourself or in another

Presenter: Sandra Lax, RSW, MSW

Part 2 – Impact Of Addiction + Getting Help

So you think your coworker, friend or family member might have an addiction? Or you might be courageous enough to recognize you have an addiction. Whatever the case, confronting an addict is a very delicate task and must be managed with careful consideration.

In this seminar you will:

• Learn more about how addiction affects those working with or having relationships with individuals with addictions
• Learn how to approach or address issues of addiction in the workplace
• Understand foundational principles and steps to overcoming addictions

Presenter: Sandra Lax, RSW, MSW

Part 3 – Responding To A Co-worker With A Drinking Problem (Video)

What do you do if you notice your coworker is drinking or taking drugs at the office? Do you confront them? Ignore it? In this short seminar you’ll see some of the common indicators of a drinking problem in a coworker and receive some guidance on how to manage it.