Online Course Raises Awareness About Substance Use and Stigma in the Workplace

EIN CCOHS Logo

December 13, 2021

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has released a free online course to help workplaces understand and respond to the impact of stigma towards people who use substances.

Substance Use in the Workplace: Addressing Stigma describes what stigma and discrimination are, how stigma can affect the care a person receives, how to respond to concerns without using stigmatizing language or behaviours, and appropriate steps to take when talking to others.

The course is recommended for employers, managers, supervisors, and workers interested in learning about substance use and how to support those affected without using stigmatizing language.

Substance Use in the Workplace: Addressing Stigma is available in English and French on the CCOHS website.

Quick facts

The average time to complete this course is approximately 30 minutes.

CCOHS courses are unique in that they are developed by subject specialists in the field, and reviewed by representatives from labour, employers, and government to ensure the content and approach are unbiased and credible.

Source

Related Articles

Latest Articles

Changing Scene

  • Apply Now: Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation Professional Development Programs

    Apply Now: Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation Professional Development Programs

    August 17, 2026 Are you ready to build your leadership skills, become a stronger mentor, or help create more inclusive workplaces in the skilled trades? Applications are currently open for the fall cohorts of the Canadian Apprenticeship Foundation’s FREE national professional development programs. These online programs provide practical skills, expert guidance, and a supportive network… Read More…

  • LEDVANCE Earns Recognition in the 2026 IES Progress Report for Seven Innovative Lighting Solutions

    LEDVANCE Earns Recognition in the 2026 IES Progress Report for Seven Innovative Lighting Solutions

    August 17, 2026 LEDVANCE is proud to announce that seven products have been recognized in the 2026 Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Progress Report, marking the third consecutive year LEDVANCE innovations have been included in the prestigious annual publication. The IES Progress Report highlights products and technologies that demonstrate unique advancements in the art and science… Read More…

  • The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship Open Until August 15

    The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship Open Until August 15

    August 10, 2026 The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship honours the memory of Jack Funk, a long-time electrical contractor and leader in British Columbia. Jack ran his electrical contracting business for 45 years and served as President of ECABC from 1994 to 1996. These scholarships reflect his commitment to training and supporting future generations of electrical… Read More…

  • Munden Munden Enterprises and Lotus LED Lights Partner in Atlantic Canada

    Munden Munden Enterprises and Lotus LED Lights Partner in Atlantic Canada

    August 10, 2026 Munden Enterprises has announced a partnership with Lotus LED Lights as their representative across Atlantic Canada. “Lotus brings patented innovation, clean architectural design, installer friendly solutions, North American warehouse support, and warranty confidence to a lighting category where consistency, availability, and long-term support matter.” Read More…