49 million Americans have a substance use disorder; employers can help
HR Brew
AUGUST 28, 2024
Roughly 49 million US adults have a substance use disorder (SUD), and one in 10 did not seek treatment in 2021 for fear of a negative response from their peers or loved ones. “Negative attitudes and beliefs continue to impact things like people’s willingness to seek help, which can impact job performance and things like absenteeism and workplace injuries,” Paolo del Vecchio, director of the office of recovery at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), told HR Brew
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