For reasons almost too numerous to count, including the most recent pandemic, substance use disorders, or SUDs, have been on a steady rise in the workplace and beyond. More than an individual problem, it is now a problem gripping everyone. According the National Safety Council the impact on the workplace is considerable. The cost of untreated substance abuse disorders can be staggering in terms of lost productivity, healthcare costs, turnover, and replacement. Unfortunately, due to lingering stigmas and lack of a clear path through the process, many do not receive the care they need to return to being fulfilled, productive individuals. Reframing the conversation around substance use disorder isn't something that should be done, but rather must be done.
Changing the conversation around substance use disorders means changing the way addiction and health in general are viewed. As the company that launched Centers of Excellence, Contigo Health now brings to market a new Substance Use Disorder program, which surrounds and supports individuals seeking treatment. The new program is discreet, flexible for greater practicality, and is welcoming to all populations. The approach is centered around the individual and delivers access to a trained support team for as long as needed to achieve success and maintain recovery. It is a fresh approach designed to benefit all.