PYC4810
Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number: 705890
Due Date: 15 August 2025
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND
SUPPORT
INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND
Substance abuse in the workplace presents serious risks for employee health, safety, and
productivity. According to Nova Recovery Center (2020), employees who struggle with
substance use are often less productive, take more sick leave, make more errors, and
experience more conflict at work. This not only affects individual wellbeing but also impacts
overall organisational performance and morale.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are workplace initiatives designed to support
employees facing personal or work-related challenges, including substance abuse. These
programs offer confidential counselling, health education, and referrals to treatment services
(Attridge, 2019). An EAP that focuses on substance abuse provides early intervention,
promotes mental health, and creates a supportive environment that encourages recovery.
In South Africa, substance use problems are widespread, affecting various sectors and age
Terms of use
groups (Ramlagan et al., 2010). Workplace-based support systems, including counselling
By making use of this document you agree to:
and wellness programs, are essential to prevent long-term consequences such as
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION AND SUPPORT
INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND
Substance abuse in the workplace presents serious risks for employee health,
safety, and productivity. According to Nova Recovery Center (2020), employees who
struggle with substance use are often less productive, take more sick leave, make
more errors, and experience more conflict at work. This not only affects individual
wellbeing but also impacts overall organisational performance and morale.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are workplace initiatives designed to support
employees facing personal or work-related challenges, including substance abuse.
These programs offer confidential counselling, health education, and referrals to
treatment services (Attridge, 2019). An EAP that focuses on substance abuse
provides early intervention, promotes mental health, and creates a supportive
environment that encourages recovery.
In South Africa, substance use problems are widespread, affecting various sectors
and age groups (Ramlagan et al., 2010). Workplace-based support systems,
including counselling and wellness programs, are essential to prevent long-term
consequences such as absenteeism, job loss, and reduced performance (Bacharach
et al., 2008). Therefore, a well-structured EAP focusing on substance abuse
education and access to counselling can improve both employee wellbeing and
organisational health.
OBJECTIVES OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The main aim of this Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is to support employees
who struggle with substance abuse while creating a healthy, safe, and productive
work environment. The specific objectives are:
1. To educate employees about the dangers of substance abuse and how it
affects health, work performance, and relationships.
2. To provide confidential access to counselling and treatment for
employees dealing with substance abuse.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 2025
Unique Number: 705890
Due Date: 15 August 2025
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION AND
SUPPORT
INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND
Substance abuse in the workplace presents serious risks for employee health, safety, and
productivity. According to Nova Recovery Center (2020), employees who struggle with
substance use are often less productive, take more sick leave, make more errors, and
experience more conflict at work. This not only affects individual wellbeing but also impacts
overall organisational performance and morale.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are workplace initiatives designed to support
employees facing personal or work-related challenges, including substance abuse. These
programs offer confidential counselling, health education, and referrals to treatment services
(Attridge, 2019). An EAP that focuses on substance abuse provides early intervention,
promotes mental health, and creates a supportive environment that encourages recovery.
In South Africa, substance use problems are widespread, affecting various sectors and age
Terms of use
groups (Ramlagan et al., 2010). Workplace-based support systems, including counselling
By making use of this document you agree to:
and wellness programs, are essential to prevent long-term consequences such as
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PREVENTION AND SUPPORT
INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND
Substance abuse in the workplace presents serious risks for employee health,
safety, and productivity. According to Nova Recovery Center (2020), employees who
struggle with substance use are often less productive, take more sick leave, make
more errors, and experience more conflict at work. This not only affects individual
wellbeing but also impacts overall organisational performance and morale.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are workplace initiatives designed to support
employees facing personal or work-related challenges, including substance abuse.
These programs offer confidential counselling, health education, and referrals to
treatment services (Attridge, 2019). An EAP that focuses on substance abuse
provides early intervention, promotes mental health, and creates a supportive
environment that encourages recovery.
In South Africa, substance use problems are widespread, affecting various sectors
and age groups (Ramlagan et al., 2010). Workplace-based support systems,
including counselling and wellness programs, are essential to prevent long-term
consequences such as absenteeism, job loss, and reduced performance (Bacharach
et al., 2008). Therefore, a well-structured EAP focusing on substance abuse
education and access to counselling can improve both employee wellbeing and
organisational health.
OBJECTIVES OF THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The main aim of this Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is to support employees
who struggle with substance abuse while creating a healthy, safe, and productive
work environment. The specific objectives are:
1. To educate employees about the dangers of substance abuse and how it
affects health, work performance, and relationships.
2. To provide confidential access to counselling and treatment for
employees dealing with substance abuse.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
