The Employee Assistance Programs utilizes a comprehensive integrated public health approach in delivering early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance abuse issues. 

University employees who seek EAP services can learn to  assess attitudes and behaviors that may put them at risk for developing substance abuse problems. Information about treatment services are available when appropriate. 

In addition, EAP can help supervisory personnel identify and appropriately intervene in situations where substance use may be interfering with job performance and/or creating an unsafe work environment.

For information about substance abuse, see these links:

Alcohol Misuse: Be in the Know

Substance Use in the Workplace

Additional Resources

  • Employee and Labor Relations can assist in following proper disciplinary procedures.
  • Unit-level human resources representatives also can provide consultation.  Your unit rep is listed on your e-personnel section in Employee Self Service.
  • Threat Assessment Team can help evaluate behavioral concerns.
  • SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  • HELP.ORG - Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab Treatment & Recovery Resources in Iowa

Tobacco Cessation

Stopping smoking or tobacco use is not easy. The addictive nature of cigarettes, vaping, and chewing tobacco is extremely strong. Fortunately, the university offers programs to support you—emotionally and financially—in your efforts to quit.

UI Policies and Resources

Includes information and maps regarding the Tobacco Free Campus Policy. 

liveWELL

liveWELL's free one-on-one Health Coach Service can assist in tobacco cessation and other lifestyle improvements. When working in conjunction with a health coach, UI employees can receive reimbursement for receipts totaling up to $500 for nicotine replacement therapy or other smoking cessation medications. For assistance email liveWELL or call 319-353-2973.

Quitline Iowa

Quitline Iowa is a toll-free statewide smoking cessation telephone counseling line. Trained counselors provide individuals with assistance in stopping smoking: 800-QUIT-NOW or 800-784-8669.

Additional Resources

American Cancer Society: Guides to quitting, research and fact sheets.
American Heart Association: Guides to quitting, tips for ex-smokers, stress management strategies.
American Lung Association: Stop smoking guide.

BecomeanEX.org: free digital resource to help tobacco users quit. This resource includes an active social community, text and email messaging support, expert guidance and interactive quitting tools.