Employees don’t want to work with someone with an addiction

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 3 Min Read

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The stigma around drug and alcohol addiction is, for many, an insurmountable hurdle on the journey to sobriety.

While more than 20 million people are dealing with a substance use disorder, the stigma around addiction remains pervasive. According to a study by non-profit Shatterproof and insurance company The Hartford, 75% do not think addiction is a chronic disease and 53% believe addiction is caused by “bad character.”

Alyssa Place
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Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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