Substance abuse cost the Canadian economy about $40-billion in lost productivity as far back as 2002 (the latest statistics available), according to a 2006 report published by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
The Recovery Capital Conference is offering a workshop called Recovery in the Workplace.
Register today for the two day conference, a must attend event for anyone who manages employees.
according to the Globe and Mail
Companies are being urged to create or update their drug and alcohol policies in light of the growing use of pot for medical purposes and the pending legalization of marijuana in Canada. Employers need to be strict with their policies, but also compassionate when dealing with employees, which includes accommodating any medical issues or addictions.
RECOVERY IN THE WORKPLACE WORKSHOP SPEAKERS
 Dr. Ray Baker BIO
Associate Clinical Professor, UBC. Recovery Oriented Workplace Alcohol and Drug Policies, Accommodating the addicted/ recovering worker |
 Dr. Paul Sobey BIO
President of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. Lead physician and an Addiction Medicine Consultant for the Royal Columbian Hospital. Medicated Assisted Recovery and the Workplace Issues of prescribed impairing substances, opioids, cannabinoids, long term recovery and opioids in the workplace. |
 Dr. Paul Farnan BIO
Associate Clinical Professor UBC. Occupations Addiction Medicine Overview Contingency management, medical monitoring and safe return to work., Diagnosis and recovery oriented treatment planning |
 Dr. William Lakey, Workplace Health and Safety, BC
Recovery though an Occupations Health Lens Dr. William Lakey is an established and engaging leader in occupational health with the BC Public Service Agency. His leadership and vision have established the BC Public Service as a leader in the field, outperforming other jurisdictions across Canada in occupational health and disability management. |
 John Beckett
Vice-president with the BC Maritime Employers Association, Chair, Board of Directors, Public Interest WorkSafeBC Addiction & Recovery in the Workplace as an Employer HR/Safety Leader.
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 Rebecca Gowan BIOSenior Policy Advisor, Human Rights Promotion Branch, Canadian Human Rights Commission
Human Rights, Substance Dependence, and Workplace Accommodation A human rights perspective on substance dependence in the workplace, and an overview of the Canadian Human Rights Commission’s new guidelines
Neil Menard Mayor of Merrit, IWA past Vice President Panel Moderator, A Union Perspective, how an effective jointly run, recovery oriented EFAP can function |
