Why your corporate clients should have an alcohol, drug and substance misuse policy

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New Year, new you? Thankfully, come the New Year, most of us put the festive season excesses behind us, but for others its a bigger challenge, writes Dr Yousef Habbab.

Many try to turn over a new leaf to live more healthily - witness, for example, the 5 million Britons who took part in Alcohol Concern's Dry January in 2017. [1] But, for others, alcohol, drug or substance misuse is a bigger challenge. And, for their employers, it can mean more sickness absence, increased staff turnover and lost productivity. In short, it's a big issue. And one that presents advisers with an excellent opportunity to show their corporate clients their mettle by demonstrating they understand the risks and know how introducing an alcohol, drug and substance misuse policy...

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