September 2018 - inFORUM

SUBSTANCE USE/ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACE Worried about the workplace impact of employee drug use and/or abuse? Join us for this highly informative topic where we will: 1. Define Substance Use Disorder and why the language has changed from Addiction and Drug Abuse. 2. Understand the workplace policy on the use of illicit substances and alcohol. 3. Review the screening policy as well as create a better understanding of the intentions of a drug screen framework. 4. Learn steps to getting help for self and family members will be reviewed and resources will be offered. 5. Create a consumable framework for the levels of treatment that an individual might experience when attempting to reach recovery. Recovery from substance disorders will be defined and reviewed. Presenter: Kaitlin Blanco-Silva LMSW, CACII, CEAP Biography Kaitlin Blanco-Silva is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Addictions Counselor II, and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional. Mrs. Blanco-Silva has been in the field of substance use disorders and behavioral health for 12 years.   Since October of 2015, Mrs. Blanco-Silva has been the CEO of the Palmetto Employee Assistance Program. Palmetto EAP is a non-profit EAP that was formed from the Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services in 1993. She has completed her Certification in EAP, sits on the membership board of the South Carolina Employee Assistance Programs Association, leads workplace training, case manages employees, provides consultation to her companies and other administrative duties.