As the rates of substance misuse disorder and opioid addiction continue to rise, employers need to target an even wider demographic of those who need support with the right benefits.
More than 5 million people under the age of 18 have a substance use disorder, and 90% will not receive treatment, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. For parents, the psychological and financial burden of caring for their children can take a toll on their work: 75% of parents have missed at least one day of work per month due to concerns around their child’s well-being, according to data from Pelago, a digital substance use management solution.
