For employees struggling with addiction, digital tools can be the first step toward treatment

Employees dealing with the relentless stress of the pandemic are increasingly turning to drugs and alcohol to take the edge off.

Time to read: 3 minutes
By Paola Peralta

Synopsis:

• Even in the face of office re-openings and the imminent return of the world as we once knew it, the uptick in employees grappling with substance use isn’t likely to subside.
• By June of last year, 13% of Americans reported starting or increasing their substance use as a way to cope with stress or emotions related to COVID-19, according to the CDC.
• At-risk employees are spelling trouble for workplace productivity.
• “When there’s a stigma it means you probably don’t want to get help.”
• Avidon Health released LivingClear to address the need for new, discreet solutions for SUD.

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Avidon Health Team

Avidon Health is a team of behavior change and technology experts who empower health outcomes for participants, and business objectives for clients.Avidon launched in 2020 following MedPro Wellness’ acquisition of SelfHelpWorks, which brought together more than 20 years of proven health coaching and cognitive behavioral training expertise. With a renewed vision, we created Engagement Rx®, a dynamic coaching and content delivery platform that provides personalized, 1-to-1 health and well-being experiences at scale.Our solutions are now driving a revolution in personalized care that is enabling clients to reimagine the way they connect with and enhance the lives of their diverse populations.

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