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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Chamber’s Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI), in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Mental Health and Addiction is launching Recovery at Work, a statewide training series designed to help employers build supportive, recovery-ready workplaces.
Substance use disorder continues to affect employees, families and workplaces across Indiana. According to the CDC, in 2022, 30.1 million U.S. employees experienced substance use disorders. In that same year, over 52% of organizations suffered consequences like absenteeism and decreased productivity due to drug/alcohol misuse.
WCI Executive Director Ashley O’Rourke said, “Employers play a critical role in both preventing and addressing substance misuse, yet many feel unsure of where to start or how to expand their efforts. Whether you’re just getting started or expanding your efforts, this training series will provide valuable insights to move forward.
“Substance use disorder impacts every workforce in some way, regardless of industry or size,” she said. “Recovery at Work is designed to give employers practical tools, trusted partnerships and clear next steps to build recovery-ready workplaces that support their people while strengthening business stability and performance.”
