Following up for as long as possible with employees who have been treated for alcohol problems
EAP follow up, or continued monitoring in the workplace of employees who have been treated for alcohol problems, supports recovery efforts and preserves the investment that an employer has made in their treatment. Studies indicate that routine follow-up helps prevent relapse when it lasts at least a year, but that personal follow up, including phone calls and handwritten notes, of longer duration produces even better results.
Effective EAP follow up can prevent employees who have been treated for alcohol problems from falling into old, destructive patterns of behavior by identifying “trigger mechanisms” – experiences that prompt cravings to drink – and referring clients to additional counseling services as needed.
The USPS EAP provides follow-up services.
Find out more about EAP follow up:
EAP Follow-up in the Workplace Boosts Alcohol Treatment Success
