PYC4810
Assignment 2
Unique No: 705890
Due 15 August 2025
, PYC4810
Assignment 2
Unique No: 705890
Due 15 August 2025
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Substance Abuse Prevention and Support
Introduction and Background
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are strategic workplace interventions designed
to address personal and professional challenges that impact employee health,
productivity, and organizational performance. Substance abuse remains one of the most
costly and complex issues. The Nova Recovery Center (2020) reports that employees
with substance abuse disorders are significantly more prone to absenteeism, workplace
accidents, supervisor conflict, and costly errors. The National Institute on Drug Abuse
(2022) estimates these factors collectively drain over $81 billion annually from U.S.
businesses.
Beyond the statistics lies an often-overlooked human dimension: stigma and fear of job
loss frequently prevent employees from seeking help, prolonging the cycle of harm.
Research by SAMHSA (2023) shows EAPs can reduce workplace incidents by up to
30% when they include robust education, counseling, and referral services. Further, a
study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (Richmond et al.,
2016) found that EAPs integrating targeted substance abuse support reduced co-
occurring depression and anxiety by 25% over two years—critical since these
conditions often exacerbate addiction risk.
This proposed EAP advances traditional models by integrating AI-driven self-
assessment, culturally sensitive outreach, and immersive learning technologies.
Assignment 2
Unique No: 705890
Due 15 August 2025
, PYC4810
Assignment 2
Unique No: 705890
Due 15 August 2025
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Substance Abuse Prevention and Support
Introduction and Background
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are strategic workplace interventions designed
to address personal and professional challenges that impact employee health,
productivity, and organizational performance. Substance abuse remains one of the most
costly and complex issues. The Nova Recovery Center (2020) reports that employees
with substance abuse disorders are significantly more prone to absenteeism, workplace
accidents, supervisor conflict, and costly errors. The National Institute on Drug Abuse
(2022) estimates these factors collectively drain over $81 billion annually from U.S.
businesses.
Beyond the statistics lies an often-overlooked human dimension: stigma and fear of job
loss frequently prevent employees from seeking help, prolonging the cycle of harm.
Research by SAMHSA (2023) shows EAPs can reduce workplace incidents by up to
30% when they include robust education, counseling, and referral services. Further, a
study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (Richmond et al.,
2016) found that EAPs integrating targeted substance abuse support reduced co-
occurring depression and anxiety by 25% over two years—critical since these
conditions often exacerbate addiction risk.
This proposed EAP advances traditional models by integrating AI-driven self-
assessment, culturally sensitive outreach, and immersive learning technologies.
