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Is substance use care a priority for your workforce in 2025? Join us on November 20, 2024 for an educational conversation with BD and Alight Solutions about the critical role employers play in closing gaps in substance use care. Our speakers include Pelago CEO & Co-Founder, Yusuf Sherwani, M.D., BD Senior Director of Global Benefits, Kristen Strobel, and Alight VP of Product, Kathleen Agnew. During this webinar you’ll learn: ✅ Why BD invested in substance use management ✅ How substance use care can transform your benefits strategy ✅ The impact of substance use management on workforce wellbeing Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02VKBhp0

What an incredible few days for the Pelago team at #HLTH2024! We had the opportunity to engage with so many of our amazing partners and dive into critical conversations about the future of health and wellness in the workplace. 🚀 There’s a growing recognition that greater access to substance use management is essential—not just for improving individual health outcomes but for creating healthier, more productive workforces overall. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, joined us for a mocktail, and discussed the need for innovation in SUD care. The future of health is here, and Pelago is proud to be part of the movement toward more compassionate, effective substance use management.💡

It's Red Ribbon Week! ❤️🎗️ As we close out #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth, we highlight Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s longest-running prevention campaign, focused on education and awareness in communities. This week, schools across the country are placing a special focus on substance use education. Prevention is especially crucial for adolescents—5.1 million young adults in the U.S. have a substance use disorder, yet 9 out of 10 aren’t receiving the treatment they need. And for working parents, the burden is heavy—53% report missing work due to their child's mental health issues, which often overlap with SUDs. Organizations like SAFE Project are leading the charge, offering education, resources, and support to help communities prevent and address substance use. Their mission empowers individuals to make informed, healthy choices. Learn more about #RedRibbonWeek, the role employers can play in supporting prevention, and find SAFE Project resources in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q02VHY350

Our team is gearing up for #HLTH2024. If you’re attending, here's where you can find us: 👋 Booth #1032 — let’s discuss transforming access to substance use care. Stop by for refreshing mocktails on Monday & Tuesday! 📣 On October 20, our CEO & Co-Founder, Yusuf Sherwani, M.D., is speaking at the session “A Movement Towards Addiction Management” from 12:50-1:30 PM at the Disco Stage. See you in Vegas! #HLTHUSA

Employers have a unique opportunity to reduce stigma and promote substance use awareness by creating inclusive workplaces with education, support, and recovery resources. This #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth, here are key actions employers can take to support their teams now and in the future: ✅ Educate and Inform: Provide resources and training about substance use, the realities of SUDs, and the signs of misuse. ✅ Promote Open Dialogue: Create a safe environment where employees feel comfortable discussing substance use without judgment. ✅ Offer Comprehensive Benefits: Ensure access to dedicated substance use treatment, including counseling and medication-assisted options. ✅ Lead with Compassion: Use person-first language to reduce stigma and encourage an inclusive culture. Read our latest blog to learn more about the impacts of substance use in the workplace and the role employers play: https://hubs.la/Q02TJtqy0

“Alcohol use can impact workplace safety and productivity. So offering a substance use program was just the right thing to do.” At Pelago, we believe in ending the stigma around substance use and providing resources that allow employees and their families to seek support without judgment. This #SubstanceUsePreventionMonth, we’re celebrating companies, like Lumen Technologies, who are prioritizing substance use care and creating safer, healthier workplaces.

#SubstanceUsePreventionMonth is a time to raise awareness of the impacts of substance use, prioritize proactive measures to prevent its progression, and advocate for solutions that create healthier communities. But the stigma around substance use often prevents open conversations and access to the right support. Education is a key part to fighting stigma. For organizations, it means understanding and recognizing the impact of substance use on employees—both personally and professionally. This month we’ll be sharing a range of educational resources to support you in addressing substance use. Explore our white papers, blogs, webinars, and more—all designed to give you the knowledge and tools to create a healthier workplace. https://hubs.la/Q02S03gn0 #WorkplaceWellness #EmployeeBenefits #StigmaFree

As cannabis laws evolve, so do perceptions about its health effects and risks, creating mixed messages that can lead to the rationalization of problematic use. The reality is that regular or heavy use of cannabis can result in Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD)—a progressive loss of control over consumption that can cause significant impairment and distress. Today, 17.7 million U.S. adults are living with CUD, a 15% increase year-over-year. When cannabis use affects employees or their family members, the repercussions extend beyond health impacts and can affect workplace productivity, absenteeism, and safety. CUD education is needed. Download our white paper to learn about cannabis use, its impact on the workplace, and how employers can bridge the knowledge gap for themselves and their workforce. https://hubs.la/Q02Rvrxj0

We applaud Amazon who announced today that all U.S. operations sites will be equipped with naloxone - an opioid overdose reversal medication. 👏 👏 👏 We are also so pleased to share that Pelago is now available to U.S Amazonians for alcohol, tobacco and opioid use support. Thank you Amazon for your dedication to effective care that reduces stigma.  ❤️

Most companies have strong mental health programs in place—but what about substance use support? Despite more than half of workers believing employer support for substance and alcohol issues is crucial, only 14% report having access to these benefits. This gap leaves millions without dedicated care, leading to absenteeism, health issues, and rising costs. Our latest blog explores how employers can close this critical gap to reduce health costs and improve workforce wellbeing. Read more👇 https://hubs.la/Q02RhTkL0