Employees may be ready to let loose after a challenging year, but employers need to make sure that their holiday parties aren’t triggering for those with addictions.
Drug and alcohol addiction has skyrocketed during the pandemic, and nearly half of all employees are struggling with substance misuse, according to data from The Standard. The holidays can be a particularly challenging and triggering time for many, says Dr. Suzette Glasner, vice president of clinical affairs at Quit Genius, a digital substance abuse treatment clinic.
