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More companies are adopting policies to support employees recovering from addiction

by Meghan McCarty Carino

May 13, 2024

Nearly 50 million people in the U.S. have a substance use disorder, and most are in the workforce. Could employers take a bigger role in recovery?

Research shows that recovery-supportive workplace policies can reduce turnover costs, injuries, accidents and health care costs.

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