Addiction Prevention
The Workplace Addiction Prevention Service (BSP) is a support and service unit at the University of Bremen which operates in accordance with the service agreement on addiction prevention and the handling of concerning behaviour in the workplace within Bremen’s public sector.
It supports the University management and senior staff in carrying out addiction prevention tasks, as well as in the areas of human resources management, health and safety at work, and the duty of care.
The service is explicitly aimed at all employees of the University of Bremen. Whether you are a manager seeking advice on how to deal with a colleague’s unusual behaviour or substance use, a colleague and/or a family member concerned about someone close to you, someone personally affected by risky substance use or addiction, or simply wish to discuss these issues and find out more, I am here to support you with my expertise and commitment.
Counselling is provided on a voluntary basis and is subject to statutory confidentiality. If you wish, counselling can also be provided anonymously.
Addiction prevention in the workplace
The aim of addiction prevention in the workplace is to promote a healthy working environment and to eliminate and change working conditions that encourage risky consumption behaviour or the use of addictive substances.
Furthermore, the main objective of addiction prevention is to counteract the emergence, development and spread of risky consumption behaviour and addictions, thereby minimising negative consequences for the individual and society. Through education and information, the aim is to raise awareness of the issue and of one’s own consumption behaviour, to strengthen motivation for change and to encourage a willingness to seek help when needed.
Risky consumption behaviour and addiction are often linked to stress management, problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, communication and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to lead a healthy lifestyle.
Addiction prevention therefore also involves supporting people in acquiring new skills that enhance their practical and life skills. The BSP at the University of Bremen works closely with Occupational Health Management and Human Resources Development to create programmes that support you in precisely these areas.