County employee substance abuse recovery program
Summary
The Virtue Center pitched a confidential recovery program for county employees with daily app check-ins, random drug testing, and weekly support meetings. Untreated addiction costs the county an estimated $300,000 a year in absenteeism, health costs, and turnover; a pilot at 50% engagement could save about $125,000 annually.
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Last discussed Jul 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $300/month per participant (~$7,000 for a two-year program), against an estimated $300,000 annual hidden cost of untreated addiction.
County employees struggling with substance abuse, plus their families and coworkers who benefit from retention and a healthier workplace.
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