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The Impact of Substance Use Disorder in the Workplace

By Jun 24, 2025October 5th, 2026BCBSA News Well-being
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Over the last two decades, U.S. workplaces have seen increased drug use, resulting in higher rates of overdose deaths, suicide, and deaths related to alcohol use. Since employee mental health and well-being continue to be an essential priority, many employers are wondering what they can do to help their employees better manage issues like stress, anxiety, and depression. Let’s take a closer look at how this impacts your employees’ health and productivity, and how Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies like IBX are committed to providing access to behavioral health tools and resources.

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