Everyone is susceptible to substance use, in fact the World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 20 people worldwide live with a substance abuse disorder or addiction. And in high risk industries like the oilfield, stakes are even higher.
Oil and Gas workers face some of the highest rates of heavy drug and alcohol use among all occupational sectors. This is due to many factors:
-Extreme stress
-exposure to trauma
-Dangerous work conditions
-Long stints away from home
-Isolation
-Chronic pain, and injuries
-Cultural stigma towards mental health.
That’s why it’s so important to have programs in place that don’t just enforce policies, but also offer meaningful support.
Workplace Recovery Solutions Designed For a Safe Return-To-Work
At Precede, our substance abuse program works hand in hand with our drug and alcohol testing services to help provide a more comprehensive, compassionate response to substance use.
When an employee fails a test, self-disloses their struggles to a manager, or is flagged through other internal processes, we step and lead with support instead of discipline.
Our role is to guide employees on their path towards healing. This means connecting individuals to counseling services, treatment programs, and peer support groups – all tailored to their unique circumstances. But more importantly, we walk with them every step of the way! From the moment they’re referred until the moment they can return to work, we provide consistent check-ins, encouragement, and coordination to ensure they aren’t left to navigate recovery on their own!
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Supporting your people through their most vulnerable moments is one of the most powerful ways companies can demonstrate leadership and care. It builds trust, and a culture where employees feel safe to speak up, seek help, and come out of it stronger than before. In doing so, it makes your entire workplace safer and stronger overall.
Because at the end of the day, behind every hard hat is a human being, someone who deserves support, dignity, and the chance to heal. Recovery is possible, and no one should have to walk that road alone.
Visit www.precedeohs.com to learn more and get started today!