Addiction-related risks and substance use disorders are steadily increasing and also affect working life. For this reason, a variety of counseling and support services are available for affected individuals, supervisors, and colleagues through both internal and external resources. The objectives are to identify addiction-related risks in the workplace as early as possible, highlight pathways out of addiction, and provide professional support.

Addiction Guidelines

Our current addiction guidelines provide detailed information and relevant contact persons.

Leading Employees Through Life Crises – Substance Use Disorders

Supporting employees in challenging life situations, such as dealing with substance-related problems, represents a significant responsibility for leaders. This training course provides concrete guidance for managing such situations.

Key components of the course include:

• Fundamental knowledge on addiction and psychosocial challenges

• Visit to a therapeutic facility and exchange with patients

• Support strategies and conflict resolution

• Procedures and support structures at KIT

• Handling the company agreement “Conversation Chain for Substance-Related Issues”

This training is regularly offered by the Psychosocial Counseling Service in cooperation with the Medical Services and a specialist in psychotherapy and psychiatry.

The two-day course can be booked via the Fortbildungszentrum für Technik und Umwelt (FTU) under course code PE121.

Contact: Paula Seipenbusch, Tel. 23253

Instructor: Bettina Werner (qualified social pedagogue and certified mindfulness trainer)

For content-related questions: Bettina Werner, Tel. 25019

Becoming Smoke-Free

The Medical Services offer support for smoking cessation.

Smoking cessation courses are offered regularly. If you are interested or have further questions, please contact Dr. Andrea Stahl (MED, Tel.: -22069).