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Category: Substance Abuse

COVID-19 Brought Substance Abuse to Light

COVID-19 Brought Substance Abuse to Light

By Jim Schreier Posted on October 3, 2021 Posted in Alcohol, COVID-19, Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Alcohol and drug use surged during the pandemic, forcing substance use disorders—one of the last taboo subjects in corporate America—into the spotlight. Article Link

Addressing Stigmas Towards Mental Health

Addressing Stigmas Towards Mental Health

By Jim Schreier Posted on June 21, 2021 Posted in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Workplace

In the first few minutes of this episode, I began listening to the key points with my “paradigms” of human resources and management. This episode has great points that should be carefully understood and applied for all organizations.

Overdoses vs. COVID-19 in San Francisco

Overdoses vs. COVID-19 in San Francisco

By Jim Schreier Posted on December 27, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Mental Health, Substance Abuse

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Five ways to design a better mental-health future for a stressed-out workforce

Five ways to design a better mental-health future for a stressed-out workforce

By Jim Schreier Posted on November 15, 2020 Posted in Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Almost 41 percent of Americans struggle with mental-health issues stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, but many companies remain ill equipped to address the problem. Article

Returning to resilience: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use

Returning to resilience: The impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use

By Jim Schreier Posted on November 15, 2020 Posted in Mental Health, Substance Abuse

Extensive research has documented the association of recessions, mass layoffs, and prolonged periods of unemployment with an increase in income inequality and devastating impact on health and life expectancy in the United States.

Casual Marijuana Use Linked to Brain Abnormalities

Casual Marijuana Use Linked to Brain Abnormalities

By Jim Schreier Posted on October 23, 2020 Posted in Marijuana, Substance Abuse

Young adults who used marijuana only recreationally showed significant abnormalities in two key brain regions that are important in emotion and motivation, scientists report.  This is particularly interesting in connection to many studies of workplace skills that indicate the importance …

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COVID-19 Complicates Companies’ Concerns About Workplace Drug Testing

COVID-19 Complicates Companies’ Concerns About Workplace Drug Testing

By Jim Schreier Posted on October 19, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Drug Testing, Substance Abuse, Workplace

Employers must provide a safe work environment and they want to ensure their employees are productive, but is maintaining a drug-testing program to help achieve these goals worth the hassle? The answer may depend on the workplace. Article Link

Coronavirus Complicates Workplace Drug-Testing Programs

By Jim Schreier Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Substance Abuse

As the coronavirus crisis continues to impact the workplace and the economy, many businesses are focused on keeping workers and customers safe. Some safety programs—such as drug-free workplace initiatives—have become more complicated to administer. Article Link

Substance Use Disorder During A Pandemic

By Jim Schreier Posted on August 17, 2020 Posted in Substance Abuse

Something doesn’t seem right. She chimes in late for the Monday morning Zoom meeting, and lacks her usual energy and good cheer. Her attention wanders, and she asks for an extension on her assignment. Is she sick? Depressed? Or is …

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Talking Addiction and Recovery

Talking Addiction and Recovery

By Jim Schreier Posted on October 26, 2019 Posted in Substance Abuse

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