Workplace addiction affects an estimated 1 in 5 UK employees. Alcohol and drug problems cost UK employers an estimated £7.3 billion per year in lost productivity, sickness absence, and accidents. Free and confidential addiction support is available to employees in Porthmadog through NHS services, EAPs (Employee Assistance Programmes), and occupational health. Employers in Porthmadog have both a duty of care and a legal framework for managing substance misuse at work.
Showing 2 CQC-registered centres from Aberystwyth (57 km away) — these centres may accept referrals.
If your alcohol or drug use is affecting your work in Porthmadog, you have several options that do not require telling your employer. NHS drug and alcohol services in Porthmadog are completely confidential — your employer has no right to know. Many employees access their employer's EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) for free, confidential up to 6 sessions of counselling and referral support. EAP access details are usually in your employment contract or HR intranet.
Employers in Porthmadog have a legal and ethical duty to support employees with addiction — not simply to dismiss them. The Equality Act 2010 may apply if addiction is linked to an underlying condition. Many employees who access support retain their employment and improve their performance significantly. If you are an employer concerned about a member of staff's substance use, occupational health referral is the appropriate first step.
Source: Public Health Wales 2022. Data covers Wales — the NHS region serving Porthmadog. Drug-related deaths are defined as deaths related to drug poisoning, drug misuse and dependence.