Employee Assistance Program

800-894-9327

920-730-5339 Fox Valley Area

http://eap.affinityhealth.org

(call or visit the Kaukauna hall for username and password)

 

 

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE/DEPENDENCE

        

Warning Signs of Substance Abuse ...

        

ü      Need for increased amounts of alcohol/drug in order to achieve intoxication or desired effect

        

ü      Continued use of alcohol/drug despite knowledge that it’s causing problems at work and/or at home

        

ü      Continued use under physically hazardous conditions such as driving, operating machines, equipment, etc.

        

Warning Signs of Substance Dependence...

        

ü      Repeated attempts to cut down

        

ü      Spending a great deal of time and energy to get the alcohol/drug

        

ü      Use of alcohol/drug in larger amounts and/or over a longer period of time than intended

        

ü      Frequent intoxication

        

ü      Spending a great deal of time recovering from the effects of alcohol/drug

        

ü      Increased time spent away from important social, occupational or recreational activities because of alcohol/drug abuse

        

ü      Frequent withdrawal symptoms — experiencing “the jitters”, rapid heart beat, sweating, nausea when alcohol/drug is not taken

        

Do you or someone you know suffer from any of these symptoms? There is help.

        

For confidential assistance for a substance abuse issue or any other issue that may affect your personal life, contact your:

        

Employee Assistance Program

800-894-9327

920-730-5339 Fox Valley Area