Don’t worry about the money. Instead, you should consider this service a gift for you and your loved ones. When a person tries to quit an addiction to alcohol or drugs, the most significant withdrawal symptom is increased stress. 

 

How will you overcome your addiction if this service is costly and you fear losing your job? The employee assistance program is a cost-effective, immediate, and confidential service. 

 

However, if your or your family member’s condition worsens and needs proper addiction treatment services beyond your EAP, you must pay some money there.

 

But it is better than enrolling in a program; you first read the procedure and the cost associated with addiction treatment services.

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS?

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• Immediate and short-term counseling services to address substance abuse problems.

• You can discuss your life problems that adversely affect your health and increase stress with an experienced counselor.

• You also discuss substance abuse-related trauma with the professional counselor.

• Counselors find the best course of action according to your problem and needs.

• The sessions include various talk therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy or family therapy.

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HOW TO USE AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?

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People believe that using an employee assistance program is not easy. But It is easy and can be done in three simple steps, follow them and access your EAP benefits:

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CONTACT YOUR "EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM" PROVIDER

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If you are unsure whether your employer offers an EAP, first clarify this. To know the details you can contact the Human Resources department of your company, the easiest and best way to find out. If you were given an employee handbook at the start of your job, you could find enough information about your Employee Assistance Program and the process to access its benefits.

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PREPARE YOURSELF TO TELL THE TRUTH

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The procedure, case history, information, and other details are confidential. However, remember that some information, like your name and employers, is necessary. Whatever type of EAP your employer offers, you must contact the team directly and provide this information. It will help the consultant to assess your individual treatment needs accurately.

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VERIFY THE COST, IF ANY, ASSOCIATED WITH TREATMENT SERVICES

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The service of the Employee Assistance Program is free of cost for employees and their loved ones in the company. However, depending on your decisions, you are responsible for covering some costs in some situations. 

 

Expect to pay additional costs If you need any medication or join any outside organization, rehabilitation center, or treatment center like an outpatient, halfway house, sober living, or counseling services. But if the employee doesn’t have enough money, the EAP representative finds the most cost-effective services depending on your situation.