In order to reduce the stigma, the kind of education programs that have been employed around mental health should be extended to address alcohol and substance use
She says it took her many years to get sober after struggling with alcohol misuse that she kept secret from her family, friends and work colleagues.
In past, men have typically had higher incidences of alcohol misuse. However, there is growing evidence that women are increasing their drinking to the point of catching up with men. Dr. Joseph Volpicelli, director of the U.S.-based Volpicelli Center for Addiction Treatment, says that he has seen a sharp rise in women with alcohol addiction issues in recent years.
This is especially problematic for marginalized women who already face workplace discrimination and higher stress which is often connected to increased alcohol addiction risk, says Ms. Sinclair. ”Bars have historically been safe spaces for queer people where you are seen and celebrated and loved,” she says. “We’re stepping into those spaces with so much extra emotional baggage in the form of trauma, rejection from family of origin, microaggressions, minority stress, all of it. I think we don’t even realize in a lot of cases that we’re just that much more vulnerable to issues with substances.
Dr. Varley says that the Cleveland Clinic works with companies on developing multiyear mental health strategies, organizational risk reduction and employee health and safety policies, and part of that work is talking to companies about destigmatization. “Employers should be knowledgeable about the definition of a disability, including dependencies and addictions, and to plan for what an accommodation for a disability to the point of undue hardship might look like,” she says. “This way, the employer is ready in case a situation comes up, so they can remain compliant with human rights legislation.”
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