Have to wonder why the CBT has been postponed while he reduces the
alcohol - surely the CBT would help him reduce the alcohol?
I think you have to see him to answer the questions you have asked, I
would also suggest that he comes to you, you dont go to him
You will need to consider that if he is reducing alcohol he may have the
potential for fits. Suggest that a phased return to work on alternative
duties may be a way to get him into the workplace and also reduce his
isolation - may actually be therapeutic......
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Behalf Of Samantha M George
Sent: 13 May 2011 10:17
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Subject: [OCC-HEALTH] Alcohol abuse
hi
Help!!
I have someone i am seeing who is a folklift driver, he has dual
problems of anxiety and alcohol misuse. the alcohol misuse has been
since March 2010. So far he is under the care of his GP, PIER team and
CBT. His intake is about 1/4 -1/2 of a abottle of spirits around four
days a week. His GP is hoping for him to reduce the intake of his
alcohol and then other treatments for his anxiety could be viable. He is
now trying to reduce the intake of the alcohol and the CBT has been
postponed so he can focus on reducing the alcohol. I have also received
a letter from the alcohol team who just mentioned that he is trying to
reduce the alcohol but not making much progress at the moment. He is
finding it hard to get out and about and he is relying on his wife to
leave the house. When i have spoken to him over the phone he reports
low mood and feeling increasingly stuck but does want to return to work.
Q 1 HR are obviously concerned about him return to work being he is an
FLT what would happen as he has to be alcohol free for 12months. ? when
is he likely to return bearing in mind he is struggling to get out of
the house. Legally where does he stand, he might not be covered by the
EA for the alcohol but his other problems are. not sure how to tackle
this one without getting myself in hot water. he has not been seen face
to face for a while. Thanx
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