August 31, 2025: International Overdose Awareness Day
Drug overdose is a leading cause of death in the United States and Canada, and construction workers are affected at even higher rates than average. Fentanyl, a highly lethal synthetic opioid, has significantly worsened the devastation of the opioid and polysubstance crisis, and families and communities have and continue to be left shattered...
This means that we must keep building momentum around the important cause of educating and advocating for efforts to help save lives; and the BAC Member Assistance Program is ready to support any member or their loved ones who may be at risk for an overdose.
Whether you are experiencing substance use challenges and need information or help; are seeking counseling related to the loss of a loved one due to an overdose; are wanting to learn more about overdose death prevention pathways (such as Naloxone and other harm reduction practices); or would like to further discuss any other aspect of substance use, overdose, or prevention, please contact the BAC Member Assistance Program by calling 1-833-MAP-TALK, M-F, 8am-7pm ET.
Click on the link below to learn more about MAP resources and this issue.
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March 17-23, 2025: National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
Addiction is a commonly misunderstood disease, which results in persistent stigma and ineffective health responses. Debunking myths around substance use and addiction is a critical part of prevention, intervention and recovery. In support of our members who may be at risk of or are living with a substance use condition, the BAC Member Assistance Program (MAP) is committed to raising awareness and promoting productive, fact-based conversations around drug and alcohol use.
To better understand the facts about how the addicted brain works, click here to watch a short video from Yale Medicine.
Click here to get the myths vs. facts on addiction.
If you or a loved one are in need of substance use support, guidance or treatment, please contact BAC MAP at 1-833-MAP-TALK (M-F, 8am-7pm ET). You may also click here to access a treatment locator.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911. You may also obtain immediate 24/7 help from the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988.
