Addiction in the workplace: Services for Employers
In addition to providing treatment and counseling for
persons with chemical and/or behavioral addictions, the IIAR
offers related services for employers. These include:
Assessment
This free, one-hour evaluation is used to identify and
assess the presence of chemical dependency and/or other
addictions. An interview is administered by one of our
professional staff. If treatment is recommended, a referral
can be made. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are
also accepted.
Intensive Assessment Services
Because addictions are not always easy to identify, Proctor
has developed an intensive five- to seven-day Outpatient
Program designed to produce a thorough diagnostic assessment
of an individual's physical and emotional condition as it
relates to his or her addiction. The evaluation is performed
by a team of professionals, and consists of interviews,
tests, observations and an overnight stay at the hospital.
The result is a composite picture of the patient that leads
to a firm diagnosis and treatment recommendation. Segments
of the program run throughout the week, with special
arrangements available to accommodate work schedules.
Drug Testing
If concerns about on-the-job drug use necessitate employee
drug testing, the Institute can assist you in designing and
implementing a program that is highly accurate,
confidential, and tailored to individual work situations. We
can complete the testing procedures in our own laboratory,
or make arrangements for an outside source. Collection may
be at the IIAR or any of our Proctor First Care Facilities.
Nicotine Dependency Treatment
This 90-day Outpatient Treatment program provides group
therapy and support for persons addicted to nicotine.
Meetings are available during the day and evenings.
Speakers Bureau
Our staff of certified addiction counselors, psychologists,
nurses, chaplains and physicians is available free of charge
to businesses. Professional staff members provide
informational presentations on the problems of chemical
dependency and compulsive addictions. These programs are an
outstanding supplement to employee health evaluation and
maintenance efforts. To set up a presentation for your
organization, please e-mail our Vice President of Ancillary Services, Rick Zehr, at eric.zehr@proctor.org or call 1-800-522-3784.
The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery has centers at the following locations: