Many of the largest Atlantic Canada employers rely on Crosbie House Society for solutions when substance abuse is a problem in the workplace.
- management strategies for identification and intervention
- incentives for employees to get help
- informed insight and practical tools
- delivered by seasoned professionals
Mismanaged, addition can have damaging and costly consequences for the organization. Untreated the employee will pay with their life.
What you will learn:
What addiction is and how to recognize it
Strategies for dealing with the addicted person
Costs to the organization - direct & indirect
What you can do to minimize the impact in your workplace
Available resources and how to access them
Seminar Leaders
Nadine Wentzell is a pharmacist with a master's degree in adult education who has worked in the area of drug and alcohol misuse/abuse for over 20 years. Nadine has worked as a Narcotic Inspector with Health Canada, taught pharmacy law and health care ethics at Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy, Memorial University, Nova Scotia Community College and the Canadian Police College. As a Drug and Alcohol Awareness Consultant Nadine provides expertise to businesses and organizations interested in mitigating the problems associated with gambling, drug, alcohol dependency.
Dr. Gen Campbell is a physician certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. In her practice and as a Crosbie House Society Director she is active in the treatment of addictions. For 11 years Dr. Campbell was the Coordinator of the Professional Support Program of the Nova Scotia Medical Association, Dental Association and Veterinary Medicine Association, working with addicted professionals. She continues to provide contract services for Capital Health Addiction Prevention and Treatment. Dr Campbell has led business seminars on addiction and has been a keynote speaker at a number of international conferences.
Resource Support
Perry Boyd B.Comm., MBA President and Chairman, Crosbie House Society. Perry has extensive executive experience with major corporations managing a large workforce in both union and non-unionized environments.
George Libby Program Director, Crosbie House Society. George has over 30 years successfully working with addicts and their families. He is well known and respected by recovery professionals throughout North America.
