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New Study Proves Public-Private Partnership in Corrections Energizes State Economies
Correctional Partnership with CCA Maximizes Economic and Fiscal Impact through Thousands of Jobs, Millions in Wages and Tax Revenues

U.S. Government Report Consistent with Wonderlic Research
U.S. Government Report Consistent with Wonderlic Research Showing That a Large Segment of Tomorrow's Workforce Will Be Comprised of Illegal Drug Users National Institute of Drug Abuse Report is consistent with Wonderlic research in the human resource field. Studies using the Wonderlic Productivity Index®--Background Questionnaire ("WPI®-BQ") demonstrate that a significant number of tomorrow's workforce will be comprised of illegal drug users.

New NIFAR Website Offers Millions a Comprehensive Resource for Alcohol Education, Recovery & Support
National Institute For Alcohol Recovery (NIFAR®) has completely redesigned its website to serve more effectively millions of people suffering from alcohol abuse worldwide

Sexual Harassment Part IV
Sexual Harassment Responsibilities Of The Supervisor

YWCA's Week Without Violence Oct. 11-17
Addictions and community support worker programs available at UCW Academy of Health

September is the 20th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
This year's theme: “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal”

Buyers Study 2008: The Trends Employers Are Facing and the Plans They're Buying
What are the trends employers are facing when it comes to benefits? Unum shares its study.

Gambling
What does it mean to have a gambling addiction? Did you know that your kids may be gambling on line, or betting in sports pools that they consider harmless entertainment? Rebecca Harris has some answers.

March Madness Fuels Gambling: Harmless pools entice potential problem gamblers
Selection Sunday is on March 15, 2009, kicking March Madness into high gear. As soon as the NCAA Tournament field is announced, the mad dash to fill out the brackets ensues.

The Salvation Army Protects The Integrity Of Data And Global Brand With Lumension's Data Protection
Company Releases New Customer Testimonial Video on How The Salvation Army Proactively Protects its Network and Mitigates Risk of Data Loss

TestCountry Reveals Survey Results for Most Popular Drug Testing Cheating Methods
TestCountry, a provider of drug testing services has recently conducted a survey among 1500 individuals within selected industries regarding top drug testing cheating methods. The shocking results are included in the press release below. Drug abuse statistics are disturbing and the vast majority of drug users are employed. According to the US Department of Labor of the 17.2 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2005, 12.9 million (74.8 percent) were employed either full or part time. Furthermore, research indicates that between 10 and 20 percent of the nation's workers who die on the job test positive for alcohol or other drugs.

ACI Specialty Benefits Reports Sharp Rise in Financial Consulting Among Workforce Clients
Global EAP provider helps employees deal with emotional, physical stress due to economic crisis

September is the 19th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
This year's theme: "Real People, Real Recovery"

Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Amplifies Image with New Logo and Web Design
New Branding and Website exemplifies EBI’s “Just One Solution” Approach to Applicant Screening

The Wrong Civilian Work Environment can be Hazardous to the Health of Combat Exposed Veterans
Former Walter Reed psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia J. Washington explains, "veterans with combat related PTSD or similar challenges are significantly restricted in that certain reasonably predictable work environments will exacerbate their condition, albeit with substantial variation." Maryland headquartered DESTIN Enterprises, L.L.C. and Chicago-based Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C., in association with Dr. Washington, have developed a comprehensive training and education program known as PERCEVD, "Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities". Kaleidoscope's nationally renowned CEO, Doug Harris, projects that "PERCEVD is essential for managing interplay between reasonable accommodations and conduct rules for combat exposed veterans, whether an employer's related goal is diversity and inclusion, ADA or USERRA compliance."

Coaching Improves Employee Wellness Success Rates
Workplace Options' "Advantage Live Well" Pairs Personal Coaching with Online Programs for Optimal Results

March Madness Fuels Office Gambling
Harmless pools, online streaming of games entice potential problem gamblers

$1.2 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED DRUG PREVENTION COALITIONS
DFC MENTORING GRANTS TO FUND 15 DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES

EBI, iCIMS Announce Enhancements to Strategic Alliance
Leaders in Talent Management broaden technology interface saving Customers Time and Money

"My Way Out" Earns Number One Spot on Amazon for Alternative Recovery
New approach for problem drinkers finds a popular niche

Your EAP: A Partner in Health and Wellness
The role of EAP in a workplace is much more than most employers think. Pat Gaul explains.

Ten Signs of a Drinking Problem at Work
Lynwode Manor examines ten signs which may indicate that drinking during and around the workplace may be the signs of a drinking problem.

Workers Substance Abuse Use Increases
Substance abuse is on the rise. Troubled employees need help from employers now more than ever.

Workers’ Substance Abuse Use Increases
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Mideast Employees Vote for Smoking Ban in the Workplace
98% of professionals in the Middle East prefer smoking to be banned or restricted in the workplace

SURVEY FINDS MORE WOMEN CALL EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS….
But Men Call More on a Number of Surprising Issues

Aspiria Corp. Announces Acquisition of LINK Employee Assistance Professionals Inc.
Expansion Increases Opportunity for Greater Market Share in Rapidly Changing Industry by Creating a More Robust, Psychological Support System for Companies and their Employees.

Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Announces A New Health and Wellness Program
Harris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, announced today the implementation of a new health and wellness program, Healthy Changes. Healthy Changes targets the behaviors that lead to unhealthy lifestyles and helps employees to change them in order to lead healthier lives.

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Employees Achieve Impressive Quit Rates
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Employees Achieve Impressive Quit Rates with the Free & Clear® Quit For Life™ Program

Understanding Our Addictions Part II
In the second part of the Understanding Our Addictions, Gary Alger explains the signs of an addiction.

Understanding Our Addictions - Part I
What constitutes an addiction? Gary Alger of Solutions EAP answers.

Why You Want Quitters on Your Team: Learn How Fiserv Benefited from a Smoking Cessation Program
Free & Clear announced the beginning of its 2007 webinar series. The first webinar explores a Fortune 500 company’s experience with implementing and integrating a smoking cessation program.

Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan, Celebrity Rehabilitation and Employer Based EAP
Non-celebrities can utilize their employer's employee assistance program (EAP), provided by companies like MINES and Associates, to find assistance in dealing with mental health issues and drug / alcohol addiction problems.

Harmless March Madness office pools may lead to gambling issues
The “harmless” March Madness pools that will be popping up over the next couple of weeks can have a significant impact on office productivity --- with an estimated total loss for American businesses ranging between $400 million to $1.5 billion during the course of the tournament (Detroit News, March 2004).

Fight Against Tobacco Addiction Reached "Tipping Point" In The U.S. During 2006
Last year marked the tipping point in the fight against tobacco addiction according to Free & Clear®, a national leader in coaching-based tobacco dependence treatment. The United States now has more former smokers than current smokers. Further, over half of Americans now live in a city or state that is smoke-free. In 2006, seven states and 116 cities, including Washington, DC, enacted local smoke-free laws, bringing the total up to 22 states and 577 municipalities.

Get Ready, Set, Go! It’s March Madness.
Harmless office pools may lead to gambling issues

CareerJournal.com Reports on Signals That You May Be a Workaholic
The consequences of being a workaholic may include fatigue, sleep disorders, and stress-related ailments, such as heart attack and stroke.

ASTRAZENECA REACCREDITED FOR MEETING PRESTIGIOUS “CEO CANCER GOLD STANDARD”™
Recognition of Initiatives to Lower Employee Cancer Risk Just One of Several Recent Company Honors for Superior Commitment to Employee Wellness

Holidays and Gambling: Search for Gift-Buying Money Fuels Compulsive Gambling
While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration --- for many, it is also a time leading to financial stress. The desire to give the perfect gift or to host the best reception of the year can cost more than planned and create financial stress for months ahead.

Weight Management in the Workplace
Obesity in the workplace is a huge problem. Obesity has become a critical target for healthcare intervention, especially since it’s been affecting the bottom line of companies everywhere, writes Stephen E. Dannenbaum.

Problem Gambling Prevalent in the Workplace
Many employers fail to consider compulsive gambling a troubling employee issue because, too often, they are not trained to recognize the warning signs of a gambling addiction; from Bensinger, DuPont & Associates.

Problem Gambling Among Nation´s Elderly on the Rise

SUBSTANCE ABUSE IMPACTS WORKPLACE
Considering that many organizations don´t realize the prevalence of employee drug abuse in their workplaces, they´ll be shocked to learn that of the 16.6 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2002, 12.4 million (74.6 percent) were employed either full or part time. In fact, studies have shown that on average, 10% to 12% of the workforce in any given company abuse drugs.

National Business Group on Health Unveils Employer Guide to Behavioral Health Services
New Guide to Dramatically Improve Services for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders