3 things employers should know about substance dependenceHuman rights-based approach important first step in addressing issueBy Rebecca Gowan05/01/2017|Canadian HR Reporter|Last Updated: 05/01/2017 Credit: Marcos Mesa Sam Wordley (Shutterstock) It is time to get this right. Substance dependence is common and the stakes are high — too high to allow stigma and discrimination to continue to stop people from either coming forward for help or supporting recovery. A human rights-based approach to addressing substance dependence in the workplace is an important step in getting this right for everyone.Here are three things employers should know when it comes to substance dependence:Substance dependence affects everyone To Read the Full Story, Subscribe or Sign In Remember Me Forgot Password If you are a current Subscriber, please click here to set-up or update your login information.