This essential training for managers, supervisors, and HR professionals addresses the serious workplace issue of chemical dependency and substance abuse among employees. The program teaches how to identify warning signs of chemical dependency, understand its impact on workplace safety and productivity, and implement effective intervention strategies. Managers will learn to recognize behavioral changes, performance issues, and physical symptoms that may indicate chemical dependency problems. The course covers the legal and ethical responsibilities of supervisors when addressing substance abuse, how to conduct supportive yet firm conversations with affected employees, and how to connect employees with appropriate assistance programs. Topics include understanding the nature of addiction and dependency, recognizing signs and symptoms in the workplace, documenting performance and safety concerns, following company policies and procedures for intervention, referring employees to Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) or treatment resources, maintaining confidentiality while ensuring workplace safety, and creating a supportive work environment that encourages recovery. This training helps managers balance compassion for struggling employees with their responsibility to maintain a safe, productive workplace.