How to Help a Colleague if You Notice They Are Misusing Alcohol or Other Psychoactive Substances at Work Being concerned about a colleague who is showing changes in behaviour can be difficult, especially if you suspect alcohol or other psychoactive substance misuse. Although you are not responsible for solving the problem, as a colleague you still have an important role. Colleagues are often the first to notice when someone on the team is struggling with addiction. The key is to offer support, suggest change, and maintain your own boundaries. Long-term

The health and safety of employees are the foundation of every successful work environment. It is particularly important to recognize and address in a timely manner the problem of psychoactive substance use – such as alcohol and other drugs, including the misuse of medications – as well as behavioral addictions, all of which can negatively affect performance, safety, and interpersonal relationships at work. The development of such problems may be influenced by factors such as easy access to alcohol or drugs, poor working conditions, high levels of stress, and an