This session will introduce the context for why employers are taking an active role in supporting their employees’ recovery. More than 21 million people in the US have substance use disorder (SUD) and 70% of people with the disease are employed. With 90% of employees supporting their employer offering confidential consultations and resources for substance use disorder, employers are part of the answer to the chemical epidemic our country is currently facing, from opioids to alcohol. This presentation will discuss the challenges and opportunities that substance use disorder can create for companies, why companies are playing a more active role in supporting their employees and resources for companies to create and maintain a recovery-friendly workplace.