Our new Wellbeing focus for July and August is Drugs and Alcohol. During this new campaign we will be sharing helpful resources to support yourself or others who might be struggling with drug or alcohol use.
We will be sharing resources such as:
– Signposting to seek help
– Resources to help provide emotional support
– Information on Psychoactive substances (legal highs)
– Prevention strategies
– Spotting the signs to support others
– A reminder of our Cemex Drugs and Alcohol Policy
– Plus much more!
If you are struggling with any kind of addiction, remember you’re not alone. There are many organisations to reach out to. Here are just a few:
- Cemex Employee Assistance Line (Lifestyle Support) for confidential advice and support – call 0808 168 2143 or visit lifestyle-support.co.uk(Username: cemex Password: cemex).
- https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/
- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/
- https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/recreational-drugs-alcohol-and-addiction/support-for-drug-and-alcohol-problems/
- https://www.changegrowlive.org/advice-info/alcohol-drugs
- https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/
- https://www.turning-point.co.uk/support-we-offer/drugs-and-alcohol
Everyone Knows Someone
Taking Action on Addiction is a campaign ran by the charity Action on Addiction and aims to improve understanding of addiction and end the stigma that surrounds it. Their campaign includes a very powerful video – Everyone Knows Someone – sharing personal stories of addiction, recovery and healing.
Please take 2 minutes to watch it – click HERE or use the QR code in the poster at the end of this document and on the UK News download page HERE.
Please share the poster on your workplace and wellbeing notice boards.