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Most employers want to support their staff and help them to overcome their problems. The dilemma arises when multiple chances or 'warnings' have gone un-heeded, or when safety or performance are being compromised. Continued support in this circumstance may in fact be enabling the addict to maintain their current behaviours. Research has consistently shown that people seldom, if ever, spontaneously recover. The most 'helpful' thing you can do in a case like this is to encourage the afflicted individual to get professional help.
“He was in here just last week promising me it would never happen again. I really thought he meant it this time”
The economic case for treatment
The employee with a drinking or drug problem often presents a dilemma for their organisation. Both valuable and destructive, often brilliant yet too often unpredictable and unreliable. The cost of firing and re-hiring is not just financial - a potential legal battle, replacement and retraining - but also has a human cost. A valued employee or business partner can be virtually impossible to replace.
“I can't afford to lose him - but I can't risk him making a mistake like that again”
The need for complete privacy.
Judgement and scrutiny are an impediment to healing and can also negatively affect those supporting the individual undergoing treatment. From your initial enquiry and throughout the treatment process, Ahuru Lodge offers physical seclusion and an absolute commitment to maintaining the privacy of its clients.
Helping your business.
With programmes designed to identify, assist and counsel employees around dependence issues. This may operate as a preliminary to an individual undergoing residential treatment or in a broader educational and/or preventive role.
“Did I really smell alcohol on her breath? It's 9 o'clock in the morning!”
What to do
DON'T cover up mistakes or make excuses for the individual, you are helping them when you ensure they face the consequences of their actions.
DO approach them calmly and empathically to discuss your concerns, a good time is when they are feeling remorseful.
DON'T judge someone as inadequate or weak-willed - dependency can affect the best of us.
DO set clear boundaries for appropriate conduct, and be resolute in their enforcement.
DO talk to us so you can assist them to access appropriate help when they indicate they are ready to.