Experts Address Substance Abuse in the Workplace

Authored by James Malervy

Recovery Centers of America at Ligththouse’s Executive Director Dawn Belamarich spoke at the Substance ABuse in the Workplace Panel Discussion on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

“You should look for changes in behavior, if someone is calling out frequently or taking more time off to go to the doctor. Also look at an employee who was very productive and is not anymore,” said Belamarich.

Eighty-five percent of people who need treatment in New Jersey do not receive it, she added.

“People are suffering in silence. It’s important to identify a problem early so early intervention can occur.”

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Authored by

James Malervy

Jim Malervy is the Senior Director of Digital Marketing for Recovery Centers of America (RCA) and is passionate about helping RCA in achieving its mission of saving over 1 Million Lives.