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​Substance abuse costs Canadian employers
According to the findings of the latest report released by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) in collaboration with the University of Victoria’s Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR), lost productivity cost the Canadian economy $49.1 billion in 2020.
Impairment at Work
We often think of impairment as a result of substance use or in terms of addiction or dependence to alcohol or drugs (used legally or illegally). While not formally defined by the Canadian Human Rights Commission describes the appearance of impairment at work as: “e.g. odor [sic] of alcohol or drugs, glassy or red eyes, unsteady gait, slurring, poor coordination.”
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Last Updated: 2025-11-14
Welcome to Betternow Recovery Wellness (“BetterNow,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).This page outlines our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Cookie Policy, which govern your use of our website www.better-now.ca (the “Site”) and all services we offer (the “Services”).By accessing or using our Site, you agree to all policies listed below.1. 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