relapse prev workplace j tuttle
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Relapse Prevention in the Workplace John Tuttle, LCSW, CEAP, LCDCTRANSCRIPT
John W. Tuttle LCSW, CEAP, CADC, SAP American Airlines Lead EAP Manager Employee Assistance Program 972-425-7161 1-800-555-8810 [email protected] EAPA Conference 3.1.2013
• Assessment and Referral
• Prevention
• Handles a Variety of Personal Problems
• Confidential
• Supported by Unions and Management
• EAP Oversees Treatment
• The EAP Can Override post-Violation
• Ability to offer a true variety of care levels
• Continuing Care Groups included in most contracts
• The Internal EAP Coordinates the Return to Duty Process
• A significant risk factor is overwork
• Overtime, Working scheduled days off
• Previous using peers may be at the job
• Possible embarrassment regarding treatment
• Often done at a treatment facility during primary • Try to involve union coordinator • One Year duration • Individualized plan • No drinking/using • Consequences very clear regarding relapse • The Goal is to have a successful employee
• Occur after termination on a one time basis
• Include undated letter of resignation
• Permanent part of employment record
• Supported by Unions • Have stood up in
arbitrations
• Employee calls into system Monday-Friday
• Utilize Employee number and passcode
• Computer directs when to test
• EAP can adjust testing frequency
• Computer indicates following day any non-compliance
• Pre, Mid or Post Duty
• No calling/ Directed to test
• Drug Violations/Observed Follow Up
• If they do not test promptly, it is considered a refusal
• Initial phone discussion • In-Person discussion • Removal from service
for medical reasons • Possible termination
under certain circumstances
• Generally Monthly"• Focus upon relapse
prevention"• An additional
workplace support"• Sometimes done in a
group (voluntary)"• Trigger identification"
• Alcohol/Drugs 75%
• This number represents no known relapse during one year post treatment
• As in other programs, highest relapse rates are with cocaine and methamphetamine addiction
• Good treatment works
• Treatment is cost-effective
• The job can be a huge motivator
• The workplace has the right to insist upon aftercare and testing, especially for employees in safety sensitive positions.
• Mandatory aftercare and post-treatment testing have a positive impact upon relapse rates