The Unexpected Challenge Everyone Faces When Returning to Work After Rehab—and How to Overcome It
Your employer is invested in your whole health and well-being. Now, it’s time to show you’ve done the work, and you’ll continue to do the work. You still have dreams, goals and plans to achieve in life and at your place of employment. Start with that, and the rest will follow as you sit down with your employer to make a plan.
Educate yourself about your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and related policies at work. Employers with long-term and successful EAPs report increased productivity and morale, with a reduction in accidents, absenteeism and turnover among recovering addiction sufferers. What services are there to support you right now? EAPs typically offer assessment, referral and short-term counseling. Do your employer’s healthcare benefits cover any continued counseling or medical needs?
