Get Help in the Workplace

Coworkers may notice problems with a fellow employee long before the supervisor does. There are many signs of substance abuse in the workplace that can help to identify a potential problem. The following is a list of behaviors and patterns that you may see a coworker exhibiting. Some of these signs and symptoms could be due to a physical ailment or another type of issue. However, if you ignore these behaviors you are helping someone to stay sick. Notify your supervisor if you have a concern about someone at work. Please call Greenbriar Treatment Center if you know someone who needs help.

How To Recognize If A Coworker Has A Problem:

Workplace Impairment

Smelling like alcohol at work
Sleeping on the job
Slurred, rambling, or pressured speech
Confusion
Unsteady gait
Deterioration of physical appearance
Nodding off
Mood swings/belligerent

Excessive Absenteeism

No call no show
Frequent call offs/sick days
Patterns of absences (days after payday or Friday/Mondays)
On the job absences (frequent trips to the parking lot, restroom, or other areas of the building they do not belong in)

Concentration Problems

Comprehension difficulty
Changing moods after lunch or breaks
Alternating periods of high and low productivity

Financial

Theft of company or personal property
Attempts to borrow money from coworkers
Asking for advance on wages

Safety

Not following safety protocols
Accidents in the workplace more likely