The company I work for requires sixteen hours of Alcohol Drug Class each year. This is for everyone from the president to the most recent hires. The company feels like it's a way to stay on top of any issues that might be simmering. The course teaches us to understand the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse and what steps to take to prevent it. This includes effective communication skills, as well as, stress management, and how we all have different risk factors. It places an emphasis on how alcohol and drugs affect us physically as well as mentally. I don't have issues with these substances, but the classes do make some of my co-workers really think twice about what they are doing to their bodies and how it's negatively impacting them at work and with their families. Companies large and small can benefit from these online classes. By taking steps to spot alcohol and drug abuse, early intervention is possible.
